Springfield (SPI) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SPI to ORD isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 174 mi
Best airline from SPI to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 2.6% | 812 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 58% | 50 min | 7.8% | 103 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SPI to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SPI to ORD delayed?
- 20% of SPI–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SPI to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 812 flights. 2 airlines flew SPI–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SPI to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SPI to ORD?
- The scheduled SPI–ORD flight time averages 1h 15m over 174 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are SPI to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SPI to ORD?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 915 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.