Chicago to Joplin

What the Data Says About ORD to JLN

The Chicago to Joplin corridor (ORD → JLN) covers roughly 484 miles and is served by 2 carriers, based on Bureau of Transportation Statistics reporting. Across 1,030 flights in the dataset, this route posts a 78.6% on-time rate with an average delay of 121.1 minutes when flights run late. Over the most recent 24 months of BTS data, 735 flights were recorded on this pairing — 17 cancelled (2.3%) and 11 diverted (1.5%). Those baseline metrics tell you what to expect before you book.

Having 2 carriers on the route matters: more carriers generally means more daily schedule options, competitive pricing, and redundancy when flights are cancelled. With 1,030 total flights analyzed, the 78.6% on-time figure is statistically meaningful rather than a small-sample fluke. The 121.1-minute average delay applies only to flights that actually ran late, so it is not the average wait across all departures — the majority of flights on this route depart on time under the BTS definition of a delay (15+ minutes past schedule).

Monthly performance varies, so review the monthly table above to see specific periods. For travelers evaluating the ORD to JLN route, the combination of a 78.6% on-time rate, 121.1-minute average delay, 2.3% recent cancellation rate, and 2 available carriers is the concrete summary of what BTS data shows about reliability on this pairing.