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Route · CGI → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cape Girardeau to Chicago

The CGI–ORD corridor (Cape Girardeau, MO → Chicago, IL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 339 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.7%
On-time
+11.7 pts
vs US avg
129 min
Delay when late
1,444
Flights

Cancelled

4.9%

Best Month

Nov 2020 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2021 73%

Distance

339 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jun 2022 30 3 0 0 OO
May 2022 31 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2022 31 2 2 0 OO
Mar 2022 44 5 0 0 OO
Feb 2022 49 6 10 0 OO
Jan 2022 46 2 8 0 OO
Dec 2021 54 3 5 0 OO
Nov 2021 51 6 1 0 OO
Oct 2021 53 3 6 0 OO
Sep 2021 52 4 1 0 OO
Aug 2021 53 11 5 0 OO
Jul 2021 52 6 1 1 OO
Jun 2021 51 14 1 0 OO
May 2021 53 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2021 52 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2021 53 5 2 0 OO
Feb 2021 48 3 11 0 OO
Jan 2021 53 2 3 1 OO
Dec 2020 53 2 1 0 OO
Nov 2020 52 1 0 0 OO
Oct 2020 53 2 0 1 OO
Sep 2020 50 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2020 53 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2020 50 9 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

4.9%

57 of 1,167 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,167 flights

What the Data Says About CGI to ORD

Cape Girardeau to Chicago (CGI to ORD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.7% on-time rate across 1,444 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 129.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 339 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 57 of 1,167 flights were cancelled (4.9%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2020 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2021 came in at just 73% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CGI to ORD?
Flights from Cape Girardeau to Chicago have a 90.7% on-time rate based on 1,444 flights. The average delay is 129.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2020 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CGI to ORD?
Over the last 24 months, 4.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (57 of 1,167 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CGI to ORD?
The flight distance from Cape Girardeau (CGI) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 339 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CGI to ORD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2020 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2021 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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