Skywest Airlines ORD SBN OO5505
Skywest Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → SBN
OO5505 · Jun 16, 2026 · 15:35 CD
Also sold as: UA5505 United Airlines
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 5m
Duration
73 nm
Distance
-
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Too short for a turbulence forecast

Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.

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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → SBN
7 pilot reports along this route
4 / 7
Reporting smooth
2 / 7
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV TONIE/TM 2253/FL050/TP E75L/TB CONT -CHP/RM DURD
6m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 2239/FL060/TP CRJ7/SK OVC060
20m ago
Smooth
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 2237/FL200/TP CRJ7/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP
22m ago
Light
MKG UUA /OV KMKG/TM 2228/FLDURD/TP C25C/WX FV10SM/TB CONST LGT/RM +10-15KTS LLWS BLO001
31m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN DURC/TM 2223/FL036/TP E175/SK BASES 036 TOPS 045
36m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to South Bend Regional Airport, South Bend.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 40 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:33
Light
0:33-0:50
Light
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Wind
20 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SBN South Bend Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G25 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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