GRR → ORDGrand Rapids to Chicago

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Direct flights from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 90% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 10 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 220 km, an estimated 47 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Grand Rapids and Chicago. Updated 12 September 2026 at 13:44 UTC.

GRR Grand Rapids smooth · +10
ORD Chicago smooth · +0
220 km · ~0h 47m est.
dep bank 05:00–21:0121x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
90% on time

of the last 21 operated GRR → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −10 min. 0 of 21 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−10 minacross the last 21 operated legs
Flight time~0h 47mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 21

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesEnvoy AirUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA100% on time

Flights AA3481 05:42 We Th Fr · AA3458 06:34 daily · AA2386 07:12 Th Fr Sa · AA4906 07:33 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

Envoy AirMQ

Flights MQ3455 varies daily

United AirlinesUA83% on time

Flights UA3651 05:00 Mo We Th Fr Sa Su · UA3698 05:00 Tu We Th Fr Sa · UA4394 05:40 Tu We Th Fr Sa · UA4551 06:00 Mo We Th Fr Sa Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-12AA2386dep +0 → arr−8
09-12AA6397dep +18 → arr−29
09-12UA2427arrived−18
09-12UA3698dep +9 → arr−20
09-12UA4394dep +19 → arr+7
09-11AA2386dep +14 → arr−9
09-11AA3455arrived+3
09-11AA3481arrived−10
09-11AA4729dep +9 → arr−12
09-11AA4780dep +12 → arr−16
09-11AA6365dep +7 → arr−17
09-11MQ3455departed+8
09-11UA1113arrived+19
09-11UA1210arrived−13
09-11UA2138arrived+16
09-11UA2427arrived−9
09-11UA3677arrived−17
09-11UA4487arrived−20
09-11UA5889arrived−6
09-10UA3698arrived−27
09-10UA4394arrived−7

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
GRRGrand Rapids +10 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · S 5 kt Full GRR delay board →
ORDChicago +0 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · SSW 4 kt Full ORD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at GRR and ORD: 46% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +13 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Grand Rapids to Chicago route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop GRR to ORD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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GRR to ORD questions

Is GRR–ORD running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at GRR is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on GRR–ORD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 05:00 and evening departures around 17:24 from GRR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ORD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from GRR to ORD?

Great-circle distance is 220 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 46–49 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does GRR–ORD fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 146 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.