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Route · ORD → BZN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Bozeman

The ORD–BZN corridor (Chicago, IL → Bozeman, MT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 28 carriers across roughly 1,185 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
4,884
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

1,185 mi

Carriers

28

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 84 35 0 1 AA,MQ,UA
Nov 2025 31 4 0 1 UA,AA
Oct 2025 114 37 0 0 AA,UA,MQ
Sep 2025 133 26 0 1 UA,OO,AA
Aug 2025 144 40 4 1 AA,OO,UA
Jul 2025 142 60 2 0 AA,OO,UA
Jun 2025 134 32 0 0 AA,OO,UA
May 2025 70 8 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 34 3 1 0 UA,AA
Mar 2025 83 23 1 0 AA,OO,UA
Feb 2025 68 17 0 2 AA,OO,UA
Jan 2025 79 28 0 1 AA,OO,UA,MQ
Dec 2024 87 22 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,UA
Nov 2024 34 3 0 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 87 18 0 0 UA,MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 90 6 0 0 OO,UA,AA
Aug 2024 88 31 1 0 AA,UA
Jul 2024 83 25 1 1 AA,UA
Jun 2024 78 25 0 0 AA,UA
May 2024 60 17 0 0 UA
Apr 2024 41 8 0 0 AA,UA
Mar 2024 84 10 0 1 AA,UA
Feb 2024 66 3 0 0 AA,UA
Jan 2024 75 17 2 2 AA,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

12 of 1,989 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

11 of 1,989 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to BZN

4,884 tracked flights put the ORD to BZN pairing (Chicago to Bozeman) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 64.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,185-mile route and its 28 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,989 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to BZN?
Flights from Chicago to Bozeman have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 4,884 flights. The average delay is 64.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to BZN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,989 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to BZN?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Bozeman (BZN) is approximately 1,185 miles. This route is served by 28 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to BZN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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