How busy is O'Hare International right now?

The TSA wait at ORD is about 31-37 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ORD is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ORD?

The FAA airport status for ORD (O'Hare International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ORD has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 76 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ORD busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at O'Hare International (ORD). TSA wait is currently about 31-37 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from ORD. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is O'Hare International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ORD. On a typical day, 80% of departures from O'Hare International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 76 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at O'Hare International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ORD delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

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

When departures at ORD (O'Hare International) are delayed, the average delay is about 76 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at O'Hare International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ORD, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes.

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

ORD is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

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 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

ORD Chicago Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at ORD?

The TSA wait at ORD is about 31-37 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (31-37 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

O'Hare International

ORD delays today: O'Hare International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for ORD typically shows an average delay of 76 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 20 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 31-37 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (31-37 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.