Best Time to Fly MDW to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago Midway International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
732 flights were scheduled from Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 83.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and July the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
MDW to IND on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 83.1% | 68 min | 1.4% | 732 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDW to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 732 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 10am–11am | 93.2% | 0.8% | 253 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.5% | 0.7% | 150 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.7% | 2.9% | 136 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDW to IND
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 116 |
| All other days | 85.7% | — | 1.6% | 570 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).