SGF (Springfield) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 77%. The average delay is 100 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.SGF → ORD
SGF (Springfield) to ORD (Chicago)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — null leads slightly at 77% vs SkyWest Airlines at 74%.
Airline Comparison
leads at 77% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SGF
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SGF has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ORD
80% on timeWhen flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~34 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.