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

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

60.7% of 1,555 official scheduled ORD-to-LNK flights arrived on time; 26.1% 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
60.7%arrived on time
26.1%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
1,555scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late16.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+28.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to LNK?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LNK departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.2% of 193 flights. Evening was lowest at 54.2% across 382 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning20568.8%21.0%2.9%
Late morning19377.2%14.0%1.0%
Afternoon74858.4%28.9%2.9%
Evening38254.2%28.3%3.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to LNK?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LNK weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 71.1% of 228 flights. Monday was lowest at 56.4% across 227 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22756.4%30.0%4.4%
Tuesday22871.1%18.9%1.3%
Wednesday21760.8%26.3%1.4%
Thursday22062.3%22.3%3.6%
Friday22556.4%27.1%4.0%
Saturday21158.8%27.0%3.3%
Sunday22759.0%31.3%3.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to LNK?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the ORD-to-LNK airline threshold: 60.7% of 1,555 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,55560.7%26.1%3.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to LNK?

Among qualifying ORD-to-LNK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.8% of 116 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 40.8% across 120 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512361.0%28.5%1.6%
August 202512073.3%18.3%1.7%
September 202511682.8%10.3%0.9%
October 202512670.6%18.3%0.0%
November 202514661.6%24.7%6.8%
December 202512040.8%40.8%2.5%
January 202611851.7%36.4%0.8%
February 202611063.6%25.5%0.0%
March 202612748.8%35.4%7.9%
April 202615046.7%31.3%7.3%
May 202615267.1%20.4%1.3%
June 202614762.6%23.8%3.4%

What drove ORD to LNK delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-LNK delay category, accounting for 39.1% of 50,673 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.8%
Late aircraft39.1%
National airspace20.7%
Weather11.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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