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Toledo to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TOL to ORD (Toledo to Chicago) ranks #4588 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.9%
On-time
+10.9 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
890
Flights
#4588 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

5.4%

Best Month

Apr 2022 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2020 78%

Distance

213 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2022 47 5 2 0 MQ
Jul 2022 31 5 0 0 MQ
Jun 2022 30 2 0 0 MQ
May 2022 36 6 0 0 MQ
Apr 2022 55 1 1 0 MQ
Mar 2022 59 6 0 0 MQ
Feb 2022 56 4 8 0 MQ
Jan 2022 60 8 4 0 MQ
Dec 2021 48 7 0 0 MQ
Nov 2021 55 1 1 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2021 31 3 1 0 MQ
Sep 2021 30 3 0 0 MQ
Jul 2020 41 1 0 0 MQ
Apr 2020 54 1 16 0 MQ
Mar 2020 85 3 11 0 MQ
Feb 2020 83 14 1 0 MQ
Jan 2020 89 20 3 0 MQ

TOL–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (98.2%) · weakest: January (81.2%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.4%

Strongest calendar month

April

98.2% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~75 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

81.2% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

5.4%

48 of 890 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 890 flights

What the Data Says About TOL to ORD

Toledo to Chicago (TOL to ORD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.9% on-time rate across 890 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 74.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 213 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 48 of 890 flights were cancelled (5.4%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2022 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2020 came in at just 78% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TOL–ORD peaks in April at 98.2% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~75 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 81.2%, a 17.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TOL to ORD rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TOL to ORD ranks #4588 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 TOL to ORD?
Flights from Toledo to Chicago have a 89.9% on-time rate based on 890 flights. The average delay is 74.1 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2022 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TOL to ORD?
Over the last 24 months, 5.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 890 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TOL to ORD?
The flight distance from Toledo (TOL) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 213 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TOL to ORD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2022 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2020 (78% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using TOL–ORD data

TOL–ORD runs 10.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TOL and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TOL airport
  • If your dates flex, April (98.2% on-time) beats January (81.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89.9% 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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