Rhinelander (RHI) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rhinelander (RHI) to Chicago (ORD) 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, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RHI to ORD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 56% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 69% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 55% | 35 min |
| Thursday | 54% | 21 min |
| Friday | 66% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 41 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 operations33%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RHI to ORD delayed?
- 40% of RHI–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 28 minutes.
- How long is the flight from RHI to ORD?
- The scheduled RHI–ORD flight time averages 1h 26m over 264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 40% of the time.
- How often are RHI to ORD 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 RHI to ORD?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 69% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 54%.
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Based on 257 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.