STL to ORD Route Guide
St. Louis, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KSTL (St. Louis, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 224 NM (415 km / 258 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 29° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL80, expected flight time 1h 51m, common aircraft: Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, Cirrus SR22.
Distance
224 NM
415 km / 258 mi
Initial Bearing
29° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL80
8,000 ft
Block Time
1h 51m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
2,172 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
618 ft
KSTL
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 224 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Cessna 172
- Piper PA-28
- Cirrus SR22
- King Air 200
Weather considerations
Pilots flying STL-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between STL and ORD?
224 nautical miles (415 km / 258 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Chicago?
Approximately 1h 51m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly STL-ORD?
Common types include Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, Cirrus SR22, King Air 200 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL80 (8,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
29° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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