Moline (MLI) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MLI–ORD: 3.6% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 139 mi
Best airline from MLI to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 18 min | 2.9% | 815 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 28 min | 3.8% | 3,078 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MLI to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 69% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MLI to ORD delayed?
- 27% of MLI–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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MLI to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 815 flights. 2 airlines flew MLI–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MLI to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MLI to ORD?
- The scheduled MLI–ORD flight time averages 1h 13m over 139 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MLI to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 MLI to ORD?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,903 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.