Direct Flights from Chicago to Decatur
Nonstop service from ORD to DEC on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
United
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
156 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
About Decatur
Decatur commonly refers to:Decatur, Alabama, the county seat of Morgan County Decatur metropolitan area, Alabama, the largest metro area with the name Decatur Decatur, Illinois, the county seat of Macon County and largest city with the name Decatur Lake Decatur, a reservoir in the city
Top things to do in Decatur
- The Robert Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre (614 ha) park, nature center, and conference center located in the rural Piatt County township of Willow Branch, near Monticello, Illinois, on the upper Sangamon River.
- Camp Butler National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located a few miles northeast of Springfield and a few miles southwest of Riverton, a small town nearby to Springfield, in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Located in the western part of Champaign, Illinois, Centennial Park is the second largest park operated by the Champaign Park District. Land for the park was acquired in 1959 for an estimated cost of $161,800.
- Hidden Springs State Forest is a conservation area on 1,200 acres (486 ha) in Shelby County, Illinois, United States.
- Fort Daniel Conservation Area is a 611-acre (2.47 km2) park located four miles (6.5 km) east of Mount Zion, Illinois. The land preserve protects the site of the ghost town, Whistleville.
- Dodds Park is located in northwestern Champaign, Illinois near Parkland College. This 110-acre (45 ha) park is noted for the "Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument" on its grounds.
- Kitchell Park is a park which is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. The park is in the city of Pana, Illinois, located in Christian County.
- Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois, is one of 210 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with 96 species spanning six continents and around 500 animals in residence.
- The National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History is a private non-profit museum, located in Sadorus, Illinois. It features ship models from around the world and throughout history.
- The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located within the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. It is located just off State Route 47, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Interstate 74, in Mahomet, Illinois.
- The Monticello Railway Museum is a non-profit heritage railroad museum located in Monticello, Illinois, about 18 miles west of Champaign, Illinois.
- Weldon Springs State Park is an Illinois state park; the primary 550-acre (220 ha) area is located near Clinton, Illinois, while a secondary area is located near Monticello, Illinois.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Decatur
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Decatur is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 65–78°F.
- How long to stay
- Decatur rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Robert Allerton Park, Camp Butler National Cemetery, and Centennial Park (Champaign, Illinois) and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Decatur?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Decatur (DEC) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Decatur?
- United flies nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Decatur (DEC).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Decatur?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Chicago to Decatur.
- How far is Decatur from Chicago?
- Decatur is about 156 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Decatur?
- Popular things to do include Robert Allerton Park, Camp Butler National Cemetery, Centennial Park (Champaign, Illinois), Hidden Springs State Forest, and more.
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