Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 85% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 438 mi
Best airline from SGF to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 23 min | 1.1% | 1,806 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 1.7% | 1,348 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 23 min |
| Friday | 69% | 35 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to ORD delayed?
- 28% of SGF–ORD 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SGF to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 1,806 flights. 2 airlines flew SGF–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to ORD?
- The scheduled SGF–ORD flight time averages 1h 47m over 438 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are SGF to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 SGF to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,154 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.