LIT (Little Rock) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 75%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.LIT → ORD
LIT (Little Rock) to ORD (Chicago)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — null leads slightly at 75% vs SkyWest Airlines at 72%.
Airline Comparison
leads at 75% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 72%.
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Good to know
Departing from LIT
80% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LIT has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ORD
80% on timeWhen flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 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 March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.