Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 326 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 796 mi
Best airline from VPS to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 19 min | 0.4% | 250 |
| American Airlines | 62% | 44 min | 2.0% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to ORD
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 30 min |
| Friday | 69% | 52 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 40 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to ORD delayed?
- 29% of VPS–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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from VPS to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 250 flights. 2 airlines flew VPS–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to ORD?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to ORD?
- The scheduled VPS–ORD flight time averages 2h 40m over 796 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are VPS to ORD flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 VPS to ORD?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 428 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.