Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 (79% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 438 mi
Best airline from SGF to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 23 min | 1.5% | 1,957 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 2.2% | 1,313 |
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 (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 23 min |
| Friday | 68% | 36 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 29 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 operations35%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to ORD delayed?
- 27% of SGF–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SGF to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,957 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 (53%). 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 48m over 438 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SGF to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 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 3,270 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.