Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 42% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 67% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (74% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 7.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 157 mi
Best airline from ORD to FWA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 17 min | 2.7% | 480 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 2.9% | 3,561 |
| PSA Airlines | 54% | 49 min | 2.3% | 88 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to FWA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 22 min |
| Friday | 63% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to FWA delayed?
- 33% of ORD–FWA 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to FWA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 480 flights. 3 airlines flew ORD–FWA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to FWA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to FWA?
- The scheduled ORD–FWA flight time averages 1h 12m over 157 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to FWA 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 ORD to FWA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,129 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.