Chicago (ORD) to West Lafayette (LAF) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport, with about 10 flights a week in July 2026. The 119-mile flight takes about 1h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 119 mi · 192 km
- Flight time
- 1h 1m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 54%
Airlines flying ORD to LAF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 10 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 14,627 | 1h 1m |
| Southern Airways ExpressSeasonal or ended | n/a | Cessna C208B/Grand Caravan | 53 | 1h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to LAF flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:21pm and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5070United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:21pm | 2:22pm | 22 | 75% |
| UA 5048United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:00pm | 12:06am | 27 | 64% |
Is ORD to LAF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 573 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (72%), those around 10pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 573 | 67% | 37 min | 4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm to 1pm | 238 | 72% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 24 | 50% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 268 | 67% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 33 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 53 | 850 | |
| September 2025 | 47 | 1,146 | |
| October 2025 | 49 | 1,561 | |
| November 2025 | 44 | 1,289 | |
| December 2025 | 49 | 1,053 | |
| January 2026 | 48 | 1,287 | |
| February 2026 | 44 | 1,305 | |
| March 2026 | 44 | 1,246 | |
| April 2026 | 43 | 1,347 | |
| May 2026 | 49 | 1,397 | |
| June 2026 | 41 | 1,003 | |
| July 2026 | 46 | 1,196 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.