Eau Claire (EAU) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EAU to ORD isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 269 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EAU to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 28 min |
| Friday | 74% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 45 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EAU to ORD delayed?
- 26% of EAU–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EAU to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EAU to ORD?
- The scheduled EAU–ORD flight time averages 1h 28m over 269 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are EAU to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EAU to ORD?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,021 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.