Indianapolis to Chicago — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the IND to ORD route with a 89% on-time rate, compared to United Airlines at 71%. Based on 8,043 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 89% | 1.3% | 60m | 8,043 |
| MQ | 82% | 1.9% | 80m | 2,065 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 76% | 3.5% | 80m | 1,932 |
| American AirlinesAA | 75% | 2.5% | 95m | 1,778 |
| United AirlinesUAWorst | 71% | 2.6% | 72m | 1,433 |
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.