Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (MDW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (MDW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 80 mi
Best time to fly from MKE to MDW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (34%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 58% | 15 min |
| Friday | 63% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations8%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to MDW delayed?
- 29% of MKE–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to MDW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (34%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to MDW?
- The scheduled MKE–MDW flight time averages 52m over 80 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MKE to MDW flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MKE to MDW?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 58%.
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Based on 298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.