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Route · SCE → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

State College to Chicago

The SCE–ORD corridor (State College, PA → Chicago, IL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 528 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
2,284
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Mar 2024 92%

Worst Month

Oct 2023 69%

Distance

528 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 61 15 3 1 OO
Oct 2025 50 12 0 0 OO,YX
Sep 2025 53 14 0 1 OO,YX
Aug 2025 36 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 31 6 1 1 OO,YX
May 2025 50 7 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 30 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 75 19 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 41 12 0 0 OO,YX
Oct 2024 59 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 34 8 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 34 7 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 83 22 2 1 OO
May 2024 88 22 3 2 OO
Apr 2024 60 13 0 1 OO
Mar 2024 63 5 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 30 4 1 0 OO
Dec 2023 80 9 0 0 OO,YX
Nov 2023 93 16 0 0 YX,OO
Oct 2023 93 29 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 94 15 0 0 OO
Aug 2023 93 14 1 1 OO
Jul 2023 93 24 4 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

16 of 1,454 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,454 flights

What the Data Says About SCE to ORD

2,284 tracked flights put the SCE to ORD pairing (State College to Chicago) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 92.7 minutes on average. Across the 528-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,454 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Oct 2023 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SCE to ORD?
Flights from State College to Chicago have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 2,284 flights. The average delay is 92.7 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SCE to ORD?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,454 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SCE to ORD?
The flight distance from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 528 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SCE to ORD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Oct 2023 (69% 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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