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

The most reliable airline on the MLI to ORD route is null, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from MLI to ORD?

About 23% of flights from MLI to ORD experience delays. 77% 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 105 minutes.

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

With 77% of MLI to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 105 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 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 79%. The average delay is 105 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% 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 79% vs Republic Airways at 75%.

Airline Comparison

leads at 79% on time; Republic Airways trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MLI

79% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MLI has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

MLI cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ORD

77% 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 ~36 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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