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Route · OMA → MDW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Omaha to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OMA to MDW (Omaha to Chicago) ranks #1543 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
7,978
Flights
#1543 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

May 2024 70%

Distance

423 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 120 27 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 113 17 3 1 WN
Oct 2025 123 23 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 120 18 1 0 WN
Aug 2025 125 24 2 0 WN
Jul 2025 149 36 3 1 WN
Jun 2025 142 31 0 1 WN
May 2025 113 21 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 111 11 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 108 13 5 0 WN
Feb 2025 77 9 1 1 WN
Jan 2025 92 8 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 119 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 114 6 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 125 15 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 119 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 125 15 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 134 33 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 131 33 1 0 WN
May 2024 133 40 1 1 WN
Apr 2024 124 12 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 112 12 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 95 6 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 108 22 13 1 WN

OMA–MDW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (89.7%) · weakest: July (79.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.8%

Strongest calendar month

March

89.7% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~133 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.4% on-time · ~133 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

36 of 2,832 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 2,832 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

OMA - Omaha

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Omaha, NE.

OMA on-time profile

MDW - Chicago

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

MDW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See OMA and MDW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare OMA vs MDW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among OMA's stronger departures

OMA → MDW posts a 85.7% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 12 of 21 BTS-tracked routes leaving Omaha. The same hub also shows 9 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #996 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About OMA to MDW

Omaha to Chicago (OMA to MDW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 7,978 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 59.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 423 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 36 of 2,832 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 7 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 70% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OMA–MDW peaks in March at 89.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~133 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.4%, a 10.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OMA to MDW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OMA to MDW ranks #1543 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 OMA to MDW? ▼
Flights from Omaha to Chicago have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 7,978 flights. The average delay is 59.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to MDW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 2,832 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OMA to MDW? ▼
The flight distance from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 423 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from OMA to MDW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OMA Airport

Omaha
MDW 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 OMA–MDW data

OMA–MDW runs 6.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OMA and MDW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OMA airport
  • If your dates flex, March (89.7% on-time) beats July (79.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.7% 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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