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Route · EGE → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Eagle to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EGE to ORD (Eagle to Chicago) ranks #4172 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
122 min
Delay when late
1,467
Flights
#4172 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.9%

Best Month

Mar 2021 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 60%

Distance

1,007 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 15 1 1 AA,UA
Mar 2025 76 23 0 1 AA,UA
Feb 2025 67 20 0 0 AA,UA
Jan 2025 73 24 1 0 AA,UA
Dec 2024 38 14 0 0 AA,UA
Apr 2024 42 6 1 0 AA,UA
Mar 2024 85 19 1 1 AA,UA
Feb 2024 79 19 1 0 AA,UA
Jan 2024 77 31 2 0 AA,UA
Mar 2023 70 13 1 1 UA,AA
Feb 2023 62 13 0 0 AA,OO,UA
Jan 2023 64 19 3 5 AA,OO,UA
Dec 2022 39 14 1 0 AA,UA
Mar 2022 62 11 0 0 OO,UA,AA
Feb 2022 56 18 5 2 UA,OO
Jan 2022 64 17 9 1 OO,UA,AA
Dec 2021 38 19 6 0 OO,UA,AA
Jul 2021 31 6 2 0 AA
Mar 2021 58 6 0 0 UA,AA
Feb 2021 56 9 1 0 UA,AA
Jan 2021 63 10 2 0 AA,UA
Dec 2020 36 8 1 0 AA,UA
Mar 2020 50 4 15 0 AA,UA
Feb 2020 58 9 1 0 AA,UA

EGE–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (85.7%) · weakest: December (66.2%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprJulDec 66.2%

Strongest calendar month

April

85.7% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~68 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

66.2% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.9%

54 of 1,400 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,400 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

EGE - Eagle

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Eagle, CO.

EGE 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 EGE and ORD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare EGE vs ORD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EGE departures

From EGE, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #4375 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EGE to ORD

The Eagle to Chicago corridor (EGE to ORD) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,467 tracked flights. Late flights run 121.6 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,007-mile route; over the last 24 months, 54 of 1,400 flights were cancelled (3.9%) and 0.9% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2021 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EGE–ORD peaks in April at 85.7% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~68 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 66.2%, a 19.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EGE to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EGE to ORD ranks #4172 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 EGE to ORD? ▼
Flights from Eagle to Chicago have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 1,467 flights. The average delay is 121.6 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2021 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EGE to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 1,400 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EGE to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Eagle (EGE) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,007 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EGE to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2021 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EGE Airport

Eagle
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 EGE–ORD data

EGE–ORD is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EGE and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EGE airport
  • If your dates flex, April (85.7% on-time) beats December (66.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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

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