LOU
Louisville
United States
459 km
285 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
459 km
285 mi / 248 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOU ORD
Airport Name Bowman Field Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LOU ORD
ICAO Code KLOU KORD
City Louisville Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 546 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 41.980000, -87.910000

Louisville (LOU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 459 kilometers (285 miles / 248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Louisville, it's 20:08 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bowman Field (LOU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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