JFK (New York) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 76%. The average delay is 41 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.JFK → ORD
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 76% vs United Airlines at 73%.
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Delta Air Lines leads at 76% on time; United Airlines trails at 73%.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.