Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 277 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 43 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 654 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABE to ORD
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 60 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 62 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 34 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 34 min |
| Friday | 67% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 51 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABE to ORD delayed?
- 28% of ABE–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 43 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABE to ORD?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABE to ORD?
- The scheduled ABE–ORD flight time averages 2h 31m over 654 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ABE to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ABE to ORD?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 64%.
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Based on 333 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.