Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R 90° / 270° true |
13,000 ft3,962 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 09R/27L 90° / 270° true |
11,260 ft3,432 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 09C/27C 90° / 270° true |
11,245 ft3,427 m | 200 ft61 m | concrete · lit |
| 10C/28C 90° / 270° true |
10,800 ft3,292 m | 200 ft61 m | concrete · lit |
| 04R/22L 42° / 222° true |
8,075 ft2,461 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 04L/22R 39° / 219° true |
7,500 ft2,286 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 09L/27R 90° / 270° true |
7,500 ft2,286 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 10R/28L 90° / 270° true |
7,500 ft2,286 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 42.0°N, 87.9°W (41.9786, -87.9048) |
|---|---|
| Region | Illinois, United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago: UTC−6 standard time, UTC−5 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/d... |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From ORD | To ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto YYZ | 700 km435 mi | 1 h 45 min | 1 h 55 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 976 km607 mi | 2 h 10 min | 2 h 10 min |
| New York JFK | 1,188 km738 mi | 2 h 15 min | 2 h 35 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 2,719 km1,689 mi | 4 h 15 min | 4 h |
| Los Angeles LAX | 2,802 km1,741 mi | 4 h 35 min | 3 h 55 min |
| London LHR | 6,344 km3,942 mi | 7 h 45 min | 8 h 50 min |
| Paris CDG | 6,665 km4,141 mi | 8 h 05 min | 9 h 15 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 6,971 km4,331 mi | 8 h 25 min | 9 h 35 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 8,428 km5,237 mi | 10 h 25 min | 10 h 50 min |
| Istanbul IST | 8,785 km5,459 mi | 10 h 25 min | 11 h 45 min |
| Tokyo HND | 10,124 km6,291 mi | 13 h 15 min | 11 h 55 min |
| Beijing PEK | 10,562 km6,563 mi | 13 h 20 min | 12 h 45 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,458 km7,120 mi | 13 h 25 min | 14 h 50 min |
| Dubai DXB | 11,641 km7,233 mi | 13 h 40 min | 15 h |
| Delhi DEL | 12,022 km7,470 mi | 14 h 30 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 12,522 km7,781 mi | 15 h 40 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 14,019 km8,711 mi | 16 h 15 min | 17 h 50 min |
| Sydney SYD | 14,862 km9,235 mi | 18 h 50 min | 17 h 10 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,051 km9,352 mi | 18 h 30 min | 17 h 50 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chicago MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 25 km15 mi SSE |
| Gary GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 57 km36 mi SE |
| Michigan City MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | 95 km59 mi ESE |
| Chicago/Rockford RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 101 km63 mi WNW |
| Milwaukee MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 108 km67 mi N |
| South Bend SBN South Bend International Airport | 135 km84 mi ESE |
| Madison MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 174 km108 mi NW |
| Bloomington/Normal BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | 187 km116 mi SSW |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | APP | 119.000 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.400 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 135.400 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.600 |
| Departure | DEP | 125.000 |
| Ground | GND | 121.675 |
| PTD | PTD | 126.200 |
| Tower | TWR | 126.900 |
| Unicom | UNICOM | 122.950 |
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