Chicago (ORD) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 84% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 50% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 67% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 7.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 84 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to SBN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (72% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 73% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 23 min |
| Friday | 65% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to SBN delayed?
- 33% of ORD–SBN 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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to SBN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (72% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to SBN?
- The scheduled ORD–SBN flight time averages 1h 2m over 84 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to SBN flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to SBN?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,041 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.