Which airline is most reliable for BHM (Birmingham) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the BHM to ORD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from BHM to ORD?

About 18% of flights from BHM to ORD experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BHM to ORD flights?

When flights from BHM to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 63 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BHM to ORD flight?

With 82% of BHM to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

BHM → ORD

BHM (Birmingham) to ORD (Chicago)

BHM (Birmingham) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 91%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 63%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 91% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 63%.

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Good to know

Departing from BHM

81% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BHM has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

80% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.