What are TSA wait times at ORD?

Current TSA security wait at ORD is About 11-17 minutes right now. The fastest time to go through security is 4 AM (about 8 min). The busiest time is 6 PM (27-33 minutes). Weekends tend to be lighter.

How busy is O'Hare International right now?

Current TSA security wait at ORD is About 11-17 minutes right now. Check the live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ORD is right now.

What is the average delay time at O'Hare International?

When flights at ORD (O'Hare International) are delayed, the average delay is about 38 minutes. Overall, 73% of flights arrive on time. About 2.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most delays at O'Hare International?

The most common reason for delays here is weather. At ORD, 73% of flights are on time, and when delays occur they average 38 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at O'Hare International?

ORD sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from O'Hare International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ORD. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 8 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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O'Hare International — Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD) has an on-time arrival rate of about 73%. When flights are delayed, the average wait is around 38 minutes. The most common reason for delays here is weather. Roughly 2.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 22 minutes. TSA security wait is currently About 11-17 minutes right now. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 8 min). The busiest period is 6 PM (27-33 minutes).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, FAA NASSTATUS. Updated March 2026.

Last updated: March 2026

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Flights here are delayed fairly often. About 73% arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for delays here is weather.

Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 22 minutes.

This airport occasional fog (~4 days/month), rainy (~11 precip days/month), tends to be windy (avg 11 mph).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

How Busy Is ORD Right Now?

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TSA Wait Times at ORD

TSA Security Wait — Our Model

About 11-17 minutes right now

Fastest

4 AM (about 8 min)

Busiest

6 PM (27-33 minutes)

Weekends tend to be lighter.

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Airlines at ORD

Delta Air Lines78% on time

Alaska Airlines78% on time

Southwest Airlines77% on time

American Airlines76% on time

United Airlines75% on time

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