Chicago (ORD) to Pellston (PLN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 216 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 293 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to PLN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (74% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 63 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 24 min |
| Thursdaybest | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft30%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to PLN delayed?
- 31% of ORD–PLN 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 PLN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (74% on-time), while departures around 4 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 PLN?
- The scheduled ORD–PLN flight time averages 1h 25m over 293 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are ORD to PLN flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ORD to PLN?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 75% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 61%.
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Based on 367 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.