Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 102 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 92% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 92%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 4 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,680 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to MDW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 4 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 2 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 4 min |
| Friday | 90% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 5 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to MDW delayed?
- 8% of RNO–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 4 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to MDW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to MDW?
- The scheduled RNO–MDW flight time averages 3h 43m over 1,680 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 8% of the time.
- How often are RNO to MDW flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RNO to MDW?
- Monday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 215 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.