Which airline is most reliable for MLI (Moline) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the MLI to ORD route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 75%.

How often are flights delayed from MLI to ORD?

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

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

When flights from MLI to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 92 minutes.

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

With 75% of MLI to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 92 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.

MLI → ORD

MLI (Moline) to ORD (Chicago)

MLI (Moline) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 75%. The average delay is 92 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 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?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 75% vs null at 74%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 75% on time; trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MLI

82% on time

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

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

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Arriving at ORD

80% on time

When 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.