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

Milwaukee, WI (MKE) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

64.5% of 5,202 official scheduled MKE-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 22.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.3% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
64.5%arrived on time
22.2%30+ min late
4.3%cancelled
5,202scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+24.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MKE to ORD?

Among qualifying MKE-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 73.4% of 2,260 flights. Evening was lowest at 44.0% across 673 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning2,26073.4%16.2%2.9%
Late morning82667.6%22.0%3.8%
Afternoon1,43958.4%26.3%4.7%
Evening67344.0%33.9%8.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for MKE to ORD?

Among qualifying MKE-to-ORD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 70.4% of 734 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.0% across 766 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday76163.2%23.7%5.4%
Tuesday73470.4%19.9%2.7%
Wednesday72466.6%20.2%3.3%
Thursday73565.9%20.7%4.1%
Friday74360.7%23.8%4.2%
Saturday73965.9%21.4%4.9%
Sunday76659.0%25.6%5.6%

Which airline was most reliable for MKE to ORD?

Among qualifying MKE-to-ORD airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 67.3% of 113 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 64.5% across 4,932 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines4,93264.5%22.3%4.1%
Envoy Air13065.4%20.0%6.2%
Republic Airways11367.3%18.6%8.0%
PSA Airlines2646.2%26.9%15.4%
Frontier Airlines10.0%0.0%100.0%

Which month was most reliable for MKE to ORD?

Among qualifying MKE-to-ORD month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 74.3% of 409 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 55.2% across 395 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539555.2%30.9%3.8%
August 202539862.1%25.1%4.8%
September 202539473.4%16.5%0.8%
October 202546361.8%27.4%0.0%
November 202546566.2%17.4%10.3%
December 202540558.5%30.4%3.7%
January 202637264.8%24.7%3.0%
February 202640974.3%15.2%1.0%
March 202645157.9%22.6%10.4%
April 202651757.4%23.4%8.9%
May 202651671.1%17.6%1.0%
June 202641771.7%16.5%2.9%

What drove MKE to ORD delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MKE-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 45.8% of 152,563 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline45.8%
Late aircraft23.2%
National airspace20.3%
Weather10.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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