Chicago to Decatur (ORD–DEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 6m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5121
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
8:57 AM
CDT
1h 12m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5027
UA United
CR2
7:45 AM
CDT T2
8:57 AM
CDT
1h 12m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5032
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
5:56 PM
CDT
1h 11m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5064
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
5:56 PM
CDT
1h 11m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5027
UA United
CR2
9:37 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO6077
OO SkyWest
CR2
6:45 PM
CDT
7:23 PM
CDT
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6077
UA United
CRJ
6:45 PM
CDT
7:53 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5064
UA United
CRJ
6:45 PM
CDT
7:53 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 19m AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Decatur flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Decatur
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 156 mi 1h 12m nonstop

ORD–DEC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 24 CR2, CRJ 1h11-1h12 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DEC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → DEC
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
DEC → ORD
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Decatur from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Decatur Airport.
Metric ORD→DEC MDW→DEC
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 1h 12m 23h 28m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Decatur Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Decatur is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · DEC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Decatur.
Distance & Flight Time
156 mi / 252 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Decatur route.
Route details
Distance156 mi / 252 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DEC
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport take about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 156 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to DEC: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from DEC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to DEC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Decatur Airport (DEC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DEC is about 1 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).