Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 64% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 717 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to MDW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to MDW delayed?
- 19% of ALB–MDW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to MDW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to MDW?
- The scheduled ALB–MDW flight time averages 2h 15m over 717 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ALB to MDW flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ALB to MDW?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,440 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.