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Route · PIA → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Peoria to Chicago

The PIA–ORD corridor (Peoria, IL → Chicago, IL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 130 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
6,693
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 87%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 61%

Distance

130 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 157 61 11 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 168 40 24 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 203 56 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 179 35 1 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 198 53 9 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 214 75 5 1 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 210 65 1 0 OO,YX,MQ
May 2025 216 44 0 1 OO,YX
Apr 2025 204 36 3 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 150 55 1 0 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 116 41 1 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 135 31 2 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 125 35 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 87 23 1 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 116 16 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 133 23 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 93 26 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 91 18 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 90 23 1 0 OO
May 2024 93 30 2 0 OO
Apr 2024 90 19 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 89 18 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 87 11 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 74 28 16 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

79 of 3,318 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 3,318 flights

What the Data Says About PIA to ORD

6,693 tracked flights put the PIA to ORD pairing (Peoria to Chicago) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.8 minutes on average. Across the 130-mile route and its 14 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,318 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 61% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PIA to ORD?
Flights from Peoria to Chicago have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 6,693 flights. The average delay is 91.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIA to ORD?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (79 of 3,318 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIA to ORD?
The flight distance from Peoria (PIA) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 130 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIA to ORD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (61% 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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