New York, NY → Chicago, IL flight delays
LGA → MDW · all airlines · 202 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
33%of the time, by +55 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
67%
Delayed 3h+
1.6%
Cancelled
4.5%
Avg when late
+55m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 8%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 50%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Chicago, IL flight delayed?
About 33% of LGA → MDW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 55 minutes when they do, based on 202 flights in May 2026.
What is the best day to fly LGA → MDW?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 8%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 50%).
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