# Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Vandalia (VLA)

> 349 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 349 km / 217 mi / 189 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 198° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:21 in Chicago, it's 13:21 in Vandalia)
- **Elevation difference**: 143 ft (VLA is lower than ORD)

## Airports

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

### [Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vla-vandalia-vandalia-municipal-airport/1ef266df-3eb0-6fe6-80b9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vandalia, United States
- ICAO: KVLA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 38.990000, -89.170000
- Elevation: 537 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vla-vandalia-vandalia-municipal-airport/1ef266df-3eb0-6fe6-80b9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)