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

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CRJ
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Chicago to Decatur
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 156 mi 1h 4m nonstop +1h ahead 2 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 4m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes DEC Routes ORD Live Flights DEC Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

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 17 CRJ 1h04-1h13 50% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DEC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SDF ~4h 33m FLL ~7h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → DEC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
DEC → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · DEC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Decatur.
Distance & Flight Time
156 mi / 252 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m 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.

Facts

ORD–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Decatur route.
Route details
Distance156 mi / 252 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 12 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 13m. The route covers 156 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DEC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from DEC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 17 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 4 minutes to 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (252 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.