Decatur to Chicago (DEC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEC–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 12 | CRJ | 1h13 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Decatur
| Metric | DEC→ORD | CMI→ORD | SPI→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEC | – | 34 mi | 43 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 49 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
DEC: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Decatur, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
DEC–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEC to ORD
Decatur Airport (DEC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DEC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEC to ORD ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI), Springfield (SPI) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).