EWR (Newark) to MDW (Chicago) flights arrive on time 56% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 55%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.EWR → MDW
EWR (Newark) to MDW (Chicago)
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This route is frequently delayed. About 56% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from EWR
77% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~27 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at MDW
78% on timeWhen flights into MDW are late, the average delay is 56 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MDW: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.