Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso (VPS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 326 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 796 mi
Best airline from ORD to VPS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 11 min | 0.8% | 250 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 22 min | 2.0% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to VPS
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 24 min |
| Friday | 74% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 12 min |
| Sundaybest | 86% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations13%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to VPS delayed?
- 23% of ORD–VPS 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to VPS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 250 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–VPS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to VPS?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to VPS?
- The scheduled ORD–VPS flight time averages 2h 27m over 796 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are ORD to VPS flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to VPS?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 428 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.