Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 58% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 466 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LNK to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 20 min |
| Friday | 78% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LNK to ORD delayed?
- 23% of LNK–ORD 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LNK to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LNK to ORD?
- The scheduled LNK–ORD flight time averages 1h 59m over 466 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LNK to ORD flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LNK to ORD?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,771 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.