Which airline is most reliable for LEX (Lexington) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the LEX to ORD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from LEX to ORD?

About 25% of flights from LEX to ORD experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LEX to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

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

With 75% of LEX to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 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.

LEX → ORD

LEX (Lexington) to ORD (Chicago)

LEX (Lexington) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 90%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% 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 90% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LEX

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LEX has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at ORD

75% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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