Chicago (ORD) to Moline (MLI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Moline (MLI) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 139 mi
Best airline from ORD to MLI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 72% | 17 min | 2.6% | 813 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 24 min | 3.8% | 3,080 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to MLI
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 21 min |
| Friday | 64% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to MLI delayed?
- 30% of ORD–MLI 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to MLI?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 72%, based on 813 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–MLI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to MLI?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to MLI?
- The scheduled ORD–MLI flight time averages 1h 10m over 139 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are ORD to MLI flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 ORD to MLI?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-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.