BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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LNK→ORD

Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

73.0% of 1,553 official scheduled LNK-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 15.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
73.0%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
1,553scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LNK to ORD?

Among qualifying LNK-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 743 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 59.1% across 389 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning74383.4%9.2%2.2%
Late morning36068.1%17.5%2.8%
Afternoon38959.1%26.0%4.4%
Evening6162.3%13.1%4.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for LNK to ORD?

Among qualifying LNK-to-ORD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 76.4% of 229 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.6% across 227 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22770.9%17.2%3.5%
Tuesday22976.4%13.1%3.1%
Wednesday21774.2%16.1%1.4%
Thursday21772.8%17.1%2.3%
Friday22576.0%12.9%3.1%
Saturday21170.6%13.7%5.2%
Sunday22769.6%18.1%2.2%

Which airline was most reliable for LNK to ORD?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the LNK-to-ORD airline threshold: 73.0% of 1,553 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,55373.0%15.5%3.0%

Which month was most reliable for LNK to ORD?

Among qualifying LNK-to-ORD month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.8% of 116 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.7% across 120 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512378.0%14.6%0.8%
August 202512174.4%11.6%2.5%
September 202511682.8%7.8%0.0%
October 202512681.0%10.3%0.0%
November 202514667.8%15.8%6.8%
December 202512056.7%32.5%2.5%
January 202611872.9%19.5%1.7%
February 202611080.0%12.7%0.0%
March 202612764.6%19.7%8.7%
April 202615067.3%18.0%6.0%
May 202615171.5%14.6%2.0%
June 202614580.7%9.0%2.8%

What drove LNK to ORD delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LNK-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 31.1% of 36,880 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.1%
Late aircraft27.2%
National airspace23.0%
Weather18.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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