Chicago, IL → New York, NY flight delays
MDW → LGA · all airlines · 202 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
30%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
70%
Delayed 3h+
1.5%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg when late
+55m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 20%
Worst
Monday
delayed 41%
Frequently asked
How often is the Chicago, IL to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 30% of MDW → LGA 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 MDW → LGA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 20%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 41%).
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