Chicago (ORD) to Decatur (DEC) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 156-mile flight takes about 1h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 156 mi · 251 km
- Flight time
- 1h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 33%
Airlines flying ORD to DEC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 9,855 | 1h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to DEC flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:27am and the last at 4:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5027United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:27am | 7:37am | 9 | 78% |
| UA 5121United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45am | 8:57am | 13 | 77% |
| UA 5064United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:45pm | 5:59pm | 31 | 57% |
Is ORD to DEC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 627 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (80%), those around 4pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 627 | 69% | 30 min | 4.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 52 | 885 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 836 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 845 | |
| November 2025 | 47 | 769 | |
| December 2025 | 51 | 960 | |
| January 2026 | 50 | 685 | |
| February 2026 | 49 | 685 | |
| March 2026 | 45 | 726 | |
| April 2026 | 49 | 721 | |
| May 2026 | 53 | 869 | |
| June 2026 | 49 | 961 | |
| July 2026 | 51 | 913 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.