Which airline is most reliable for EWR (Newark) to ORD (Chicago)?

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

How often are flights delayed from EWR to ORD?

About 29% of flights from EWR to ORD experience delays. 71% arrive on time.

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

When flights from EWR to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 43 minutes.

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EWR (Newark) to ORD (Chicago)

EWR (Newark) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The average delay is 43 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

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