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

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

65.4% of 518 official scheduled ORD-to-LAF flights arrived on time; 20.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.9% 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
65.4%arrived on time
20.7%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
518scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+30.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to LAF?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LAF departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 68.1% of 226 flights. Night was lowest at 63.4% across 292 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon22668.1%19.0%3.5%
Night29263.4%21.9%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to LAF?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LAF weekday results, Monday had the highest on-time rate: 72.0% of 93 flights. Saturday was lowest at 52.0% across 50 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday9372.0%18.3%5.4%
Tuesday5166.7%15.7%5.9%
Wednesday4866.7%22.9%0.0%
Thursday9070.0%14.4%3.3%
Friday9366.7%21.5%3.2%
Saturday5052.0%30.0%2.0%
Sunday9359.1%24.7%5.4%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to LAF?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the ORD-to-LAF airline threshold: 65.4% of 518 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines51865.4%20.7%3.9%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to LAF?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LAF month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 44 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 40.4% across 47 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
August 20254369.8%18.6%4.7%
September 20254772.3%12.8%0.0%
October 20254961.2%24.5%0.0%
November 20254676.1%13.0%4.3%
December 20255255.8%26.9%5.8%
January 20264965.3%22.4%2.0%
February 20264477.3%18.2%0.0%
March 20264965.3%20.4%10.2%
April 20264740.4%31.9%10.6%
May 20264967.3%22.4%0.0%
June 20264372.1%14.0%4.7%

What drove ORD to LAF delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORD-to-LAF delay category, accounting for 41.1% of 18,024 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline41.1%
Late aircraft38.2%
National airspace17.4%
Weather3.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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