Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to ORD (Chicago)?

We don't have enough airline-level data for the DTW to ORD route yet.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to ORD?

About 23% of flights from DTW to ORD experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 40 minutes.

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DTW (Detroit) to ORD (Chicago)

DTW (Detroit) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The average delay is 40 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

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