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Route · ORD → MQT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Marquette

The ORD–MQT corridor (Chicago, IL → Marquette, MI) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 303 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
2,300
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Aug 2025 87%

Worst Month

May 2024 48%

Distance

303 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 22 8 1 MQ
Nov 2025 59 8 4 0 MQ
Oct 2025 61 17 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 62 12 0 0 MQ
Aug 2025 85 11 2 0 MQ
Jul 2025 61 23 0 0 MQ
Jun 2025 60 20 0 0 MQ
May 2025 58 10 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 30 9 1 0 MQ
Mar 2025 31 5 6 0 MQ
Jan 2025 31 4 0 0 MQ
Dec 2024 31 10 1 0 MQ
Nov 2024 30 6 0 0 MQ
Oct 2024 37 3 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 60 9 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 61 24 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 61 15 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 58 22 0 0 MQ
May 2024 54 28 0 0 MQ
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 MQ
Mar 2024 31 6 0 0 MQ
Jul 2023 54 20 1 0 MQ
Jun 2023 30 7 0 0 MQ
Apr 2023 30 9 2 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

25 of 1,165 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,165 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to MQT

The Chicago to Marquette corridor (ORD to MQT) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,300 tracked flights. Late flights run 93.9 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 303-mile route; over the last 24 months, 25 of 1,165 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 48% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to MQT?
Flights from Chicago to Marquette have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 2,300 flights. The average delay is 93.9 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to MQT?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,165 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to MQT?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Marquette (MQT) is approximately 303 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to MQT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (48% 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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