Washington, DC → Chicago, IL flight delays
DCA → ORD · all airlines · 567 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
23%of the time, by +105 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
77%
Delayed 3h+
2.6%
Cancelled
3.9%
Avg when late
+105m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 8%
Worst
Monday
delayed 36%
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → ORD?
Republicdelayed 17%
Americandelayed 23%
Uniteddelayed 28%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to Chicago, IL flight delayed?
About 23% of DCA → ORD flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 105 minutes when they do, based on 567 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → ORD?
Republic, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DCA → ORD?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 8%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 36%).
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