BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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GRR→ORD

Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

66.3% of 4,038 official scheduled GRR-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 19.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
66.3%arrived on time
19.9%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
4,038scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+21.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for GRR to ORD?

Among qualifying GRR-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 76.6% of 1,232 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.5% across 714 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,23276.6%12.3%2.4%
Late morning74172.2%17.7%2.2%
Afternoon1,33163.3%23.1%2.4%
Evening71448.5%29.6%4.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for GRR to ORD?

Among qualifying GRR-to-ORD weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 69.7% of 591 flights. Sunday was lowest at 61.4% across 586 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday59763.7%22.3%4.2%
Tuesday57069.3%18.4%1.1%
Wednesday55967.4%19.5%2.3%
Thursday59169.7%17.3%3.4%
Friday59263.7%21.8%1.9%
Saturday54369.6%18.2%3.3%
Sunday58661.4%21.8%3.2%

Which airline was most reliable for GRR to ORD?

Among qualifying GRR-to-ORD airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 72.9% of 532 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 62.4% across 837 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,07564.3%20.3%1.3%
Envoy Air93166.9%19.1%3.7%
SkyWest Airlines83762.4%24.7%3.2%
Republic Airways66168.8%16.6%2.9%
American Airlines53272.9%16.9%3.4%
PSA Airlines20.0%100.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for GRR to ORD?

Among qualifying GRR-to-ORD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 76.5% of 421 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 53.1% across 318 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202532963.8%24.0%2.4%
August 202531567.3%18.4%1.6%
September 202530871.8%15.6%0.6%
October 202535971.0%14.5%0.3%
November 202535968.5%16.2%7.0%
December 202531853.1%31.1%3.1%
January 202628457.0%30.3%2.1%
February 202628767.9%19.2%0.3%
March 202633661.6%22.6%4.2%
April 202644261.8%23.5%6.1%
May 202642176.5%12.8%1.2%
June 202628073.9%12.9%2.9%

What drove GRR to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded GRR-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 30.9% of 107,571 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.7%
Late aircraft30.9%
National airspace30.4%
Weather10.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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