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Lansing (LAN) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Lansing (LAN) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 68% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
81%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
19 min
completed flights
Cancelled
2.2%
Flights/day
2.2
last 12 months
Duration
1h 20m
scheduled
Distance
179 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LAN to ORD flights50%75%100%March 2025: 81% on-time (48 flights)81Mar 2025April 2025: 80% on-time (87 flights)80May 2025: 83% on-time (91 flights)83June 2025: 84% on-time (90 flights)84Jun 2025July 2025: 75% on-time (91 flights)75August 2025: 85% on-time (90 flights)85September 2025: 85% on-time (61 flights)85Sep 2025October 2025: 89% on-time (62 flights)89November 2025: 73% on-time (59 flights)73December 2025: 78% on-time (62 flights)78Dec 2025January 2026: 68% on-time (60 flights)68February 2026: 87% on-time (53 flights)87March 2026: 84% on-time (58 flights)84Mar 2026April 2026: 83% on-time (59 flights)83May 2026: 78% on-time (62 flights)78

Best time to fly from LAN to ORD

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LAN to ORD5 a.m.: 89% on-time (55 flights)56 a.m.: 92% on-time (357 flights)67 a.m.: 93% on-time (29 flights)710 a.m.: 82% on-time (62 flights)1011 a.m.: 90% on-time (20 flights)1112 p.m.: 73% on-time (202 flights)124 p.m.: 62% on-time (102 flights)165 p.m.: 73% on-time (73 flights)177 p.m.: 71% on-time (87 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday81%29 min
Tuesdaybest87%13 min
Wednesday81%16 min
Thursday81%26 min
Friday80%16 min
Saturday80%13 min
Sunday78%21 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline operations37%
  • National airspace system15%
  • Weather8%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LAN to ORD delayed?
19% of LAN–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 19 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from LAN to ORD?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LAN to ORD?
The scheduled LAN–ORD flight time averages 1h 20m over 179 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
How often are LAN to ORD flights cancelled?
2.2% 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 LAN to ORD?
January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 1,033 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.