Morgantown (MGW) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Morgantown (MGW) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 330 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 48 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 449 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MGW to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 42 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 42 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 43 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 44 min |
| Friday | 64% | 68 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 43 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 52 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MGW to ORD delayed?
- 30% of MGW–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 48 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MGW to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MGW to ORD?
- The scheduled MGW–ORD flight time averages 1h 55m over 449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MGW to ORD flights cancelled?
- 6.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MGW to ORD?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 28% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 63-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 561 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.