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

Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

72.1% of 517 official scheduled LAF-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 19.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.7% 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
72.1%arrived on time
19.3%30+ min late
2.7%cancelled
517scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+29.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAF to ORD?

Among qualifying LAF-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 313 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.9% across 188 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31377.3%16.3%1.6%
Afternoon18864.9%23.9%4.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAF to ORD?

Among qualifying LAF-to-ORD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 48 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.6% across 93 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday9369.9%20.4%2.2%
Tuesday5078.0%18.0%2.0%
Wednesday4883.3%8.3%2.1%
Thursday9073.3%20.0%1.1%
Friday9371.0%19.4%3.2%
Saturday5072.0%18.0%4.0%
Sunday9365.6%24.7%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for LAF to ORD?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the LAF-to-ORD airline threshold: 72.1% of 517 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines51772.1%19.3%2.7%

Which month was most reliable for LAF to ORD?

Among qualifying LAF-to-ORD month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 49 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 51.1% across 47 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
August 20254283.3%14.3%0.0%
September 20254785.1%12.8%0.0%
October 20254985.7%14.3%0.0%
November 20254673.9%10.9%6.5%
December 20255261.5%25.0%3.8%
January 20264961.2%24.5%4.1%
February 20264477.3%20.5%0.0%
March 20264961.2%26.5%4.1%
April 20264751.1%31.9%6.4%
May 20264977.6%16.3%0.0%
June 20264379.1%14.0%4.7%

What drove LAF to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LAF-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 41.3% of 18,346 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.7%
Late aircraft41.3%
National airspace13.7%
Weather8.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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