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Route · DBQ → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dubuque to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DBQ to ORD (Dubuque to Chicago) ranks #4226 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.2%
On-time
+12.2 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
1,392
Flights
#4226 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.6%

Best Month

Nov 2021 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2021 83%

Distance

147 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2022 62 6 3 0 MQ
Jul 2022 62 10 0 0 MQ
Jun 2022 60 2 0 0 MQ
May 2022 62 5 1 1 MQ
Apr 2022 59 6 2 0 MQ
Mar 2022 47 5 1 0 MQ
Feb 2022 42 5 4 0 MQ
Jan 2022 46 7 2 0 MQ
Dec 2021 59 4 4 0 MQ
Nov 2021 81 2 1 0 MQ
Oct 2021 58 3 2 0 MQ
Sep 2021 59 4 0 0 MQ
Aug 2021 57 3 4 0 MQ
Jul 2021 31 3 0 0 MQ
Jun 2021 58 10 0 0 MQ
May 2021 33 1 0 0 MQ
Apr 2021 51 2 0 0 MQ
Mar 2021 31 2 0 0 MQ
Sep 2020 33 1 0 0 MQ
Aug 2020 49 2 0 0 MQ
Jul 2020 43 3 0 0 MQ
Apr 2020 46 0 8 0 MQ
Mar 2020 88 8 11 0 MQ
Feb 2020 82 10 4 0 MQ

DBQ–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (97.5%) · weakest: January (82.0%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 93.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

97.5% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~81 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

82.0% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.6%

47 of 1,299 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,299 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DBQ - Dubuque

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dubuque, IA.

DBQ on-time profile

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DBQ and ORD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DBQ vs ORD

What the Data Says About DBQ to ORD

Dubuque to Chicago (DBQ to ORD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.2% on-time rate across 1,392 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 92.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 147 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 47 of 1,299 flights were cancelled (3.6%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Nov 2021 was the strongest month at 98% on-time versus Jun 2021 at 83%, a 15-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, DBQ–ORD peaks in November at 97.5% on-time ; the softest month is January at 82.0%, a 15.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DBQ to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DBQ to ORD ranks #4226 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DBQ to ORD? ▼
Flights from Dubuque to Chicago have a 91.2% on-time rate based on 1,392 flights. The average delay is 92.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2021 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DBQ to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 1,299 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DBQ to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 147 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DBQ to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2021 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2021 (83% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DBQ Airport

Dubuque
ORD Airport

Chicago
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DBQ–ORD data

DBQ–ORD runs 12.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DBQ and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DBQ airport
  • If your dates flex, November (97.5% on-time) beats January (82.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 91.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.