White Plains (HPN) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
White Plains (HPN) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 67% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 738 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to ORD delayed?
- 21% of HPN–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to ORD?
- The scheduled HPN–ORD flight time averages 2h 39m over 738 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are HPN to ORD flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HPN to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,552 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.