Pellston (PLN) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 215 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 293 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PLN to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 62% | 33 min |
| Wednesday | 56% | 36 min |
| Thursdaybest | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 64% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 66 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 31 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 operations36%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PLN to ORD delayed?
- 36% of PLN–ORD 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 35 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PLN to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PLN to ORD?
- The scheduled PLN–ORD flight time averages 1h 28m over 293 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are PLN to ORD 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 PLN to ORD?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 73% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 56%.
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Based on 366 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.