Chicago (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 152 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to RHI
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 16 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to RHI delayed?
- 27% of ORD–RHI 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to RHI?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 4 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 ORD to RHI?
- The scheduled ORD–RHI flight time averages 1h 24m over 264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are ORD to RHI 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 day of the week is most reliable for ORD to RHI?
- Friday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 61%.
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Based on 257 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.