Is a 90-Minute Layover Enough at ORD?
O'Hare International — Chicago
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 90 minutes layover at ORD gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
77%
On-Time Rate
78m
Avg Delay
Why 90 Minutes Is Risky at ORD
A 90-minute connection at ORD is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 154 minutes.
·Airport reliability: ORD has a 77% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at ORD, the average delay is 78 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at ORD typically sit on the runway for 22 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at ORD
75m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 90-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 75-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
Terminal Transfers at ORD
How to transfer: ATS automated train connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Terminal 5 requires a separate bus or train.
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between Terminals 1-3; 15-25 minutes to/from Terminal 5
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Connections involving Terminal 5 (international) require exiting security and re-screening. Terminals 1-3 are connected post-security.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 154+ minute layovers at ORD
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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