Chicago (ORD) to Evansville (EVV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ORD to EVV isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 272 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to EVV
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to EVV delayed?
- 28% of ORD–EVV 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to EVV?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to EVV?
- The scheduled ORD–EVV flight time averages 1h 20m over 272 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ORD to EVV flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 ORD to EVV?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 803 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.