Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORD–LSE: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 215 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to LSE
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to LSE delayed?
- 24% of ORD–LSE 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to LSE?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to LSE?
- The scheduled ORD–LSE flight time averages 1h 19m over 215 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are ORD to LSE flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to LSE?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,598 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.