Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 224 mi
Best airline from TVC to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 18 min | 2.7% | 699 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 2.0% | 960 |
| Envoy Air | 76% | 17 min | 1.0% | 789 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 63% | 41 min | 4.6% | 1,726 |
| PSA Airlines | 62% | 43 min | 11.4% | 377 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TVC to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 29 min |
| Friday | 68% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 operations31%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to ORD delayed?
- 29% of TVC–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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to ORD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 699 flights. 5 airlines flew TVC–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TVC to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (36%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TVC to ORD?
- The scheduled TVC–ORD flight time averages 1h 28m over 224 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are TVC to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 TVC to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,551 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.