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Route · ICT → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Wichita to Chicago

The ICT–ORD corridor (Wichita, KS → Chicago, IL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 588 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
100 min
Delay when late
8,931
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Apr 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 61%

Distance

588 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 169 55 5 1 MQ,UA,OO
Nov 2025 163 43 10 0 OO,UA,MQ
Oct 2025 191 51 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 162 41 2 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 184 55 10 0 OO,MQ,UA
Jul 2025 214 72 8 0 OO,UA,MQ
Jun 2025 207 81 2 2 OO,UA,MQ
May 2025 194 48 1 0 OO,UA,MQ
Apr 2025 166 30 2 0 MQ,OO,UA
Mar 2025 143 31 5 0 OO,UA,YX,MQ
Feb 2025 103 13 4 0 OO,UA,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 122 16 8 0 OO,UA,MQ
Dec 2024 139 19 3 0 MQ,OO,UA
Nov 2024 155 26 1 0 OO,UA,MQ
Oct 2024 140 19 0 0 UA,MQ,OO
Sep 2024 139 20 0 0 OO,UA,MQ
Aug 2024 135 30 0 1 MQ,OO,UA
Jul 2024 122 20 5 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 114 30 0 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 144 27 5 2 MQ,OO,UA
Apr 2024 146 12 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 118 12 0 0 MQ,OO,UA
Feb 2024 111 11 0 0 MQ,OO,UA
Jan 2024 120 21 7 0 MQ,OO,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

79 of 3,601 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,601 flights

What the Data Says About ICT to ORD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Wichita to Chicago (ICT to ORD) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 8,931 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 99.5 minutes. The 588-mile corridor is served by 21 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.2% of 3,601 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 61% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ICT to ORD?
Flights from Wichita to Chicago have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 8,931 flights. The average delay is 99.5 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ICT to ORD?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (79 of 3,601 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ICT to ORD?
The flight distance from Wichita (ICT) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 588 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ICT to ORD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (61% 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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