Chicago (MDW) to Bozeman (BZN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Bozeman (BZN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 119 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.33
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,198 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to BZN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 5 min |
| Friday | 79% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft7%
- Airline operations49%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to BZN delayed?
- 18% of MDW–BZN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDW to BZN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDW to BZN?
- The scheduled MDW–BZN flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MDW to BZN flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MDW to BZN?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 71%.
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Based on 240 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.