Route on-time record
LNK to ORD: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Lincoln (Lincoln Airport) to Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport). 1,528 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5432 at 6:03 AM.
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LNK → ORD
Lincoln to Chicago: 1,528 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
75%
Cancelled
2.8%
avg delay 27 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
85% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
73% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 5432 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:03 AM → 8:00 AM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (141 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
Moderate track record · 141 flights
Find 6:03 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5910 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:50 AM → 9:47 AM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
Strong track record · 356 flights
Find 7:50 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 4664 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:42 PM → 7:50 PM2h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 5:42 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5684 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:39 PM → 8:40 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
70%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (18 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
Limited track record · 18 flights
Find 6:39 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 5912 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:13 AM → 1:15 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 68%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 29 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (329 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 329 flights
Find 11:13 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · SkyWest 5297 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:06 PM → 5:05 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
60%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 62%
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (262 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.0% of the time (11 of 275).
- Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 262 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)73%
1,528 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
717 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 9 AM to noon69%
361 flights · avg delay 28 min
- 3 to 6 PM62%
364 flights · avg delay 41 min
- 6 to 9 PM62%
50 flights · avg delay 49 min
Best day: Thursday (81%). Worst: Sunday (72%).
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On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Air traffic control and airport volume22%
- Severe weather18%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
LNK to ORD questions
- What time of day is best to fly LNK to ORD?
- Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 62% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from LNK to ORD?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,528 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on LNK to ORD?
- December (66% on time); the best was October (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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