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

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UA5121
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
8:57 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5027
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
8:58 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5032
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
5:56 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5064
UA United
CRJ
4:49 PM
CDT T2
5:58 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5111
UA United
CRJ
9:42 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5027
UA United
CR2
9:52 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA6077
UA United
CRJ
7:05 PM
CDT
8:13 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5032
UA United
CRJ
7:25 PM
CDT
8:38 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Decatur
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 156 mi 1h 9m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ORD–DEC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 25 CRJ 1h09-1h13 94% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (25 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
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

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 25
Flight time 1h 9m 23h 28m
Departure OTP 94%
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 9m to 1h 13m.
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 9m to 1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
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 approximately 1h 9m to 1h 13m. The route covers 156 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DEC. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, FLL, MDW and CMH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DEC ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).