ORD Today
Bad day, not the worst this week. Departures at 18%, arrivals better at 57%. Late morning flights ran 22 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 33%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 22-point swing at ORD. The late morning block runs at 33%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 25%. Hit 0% around 9am, peaked at 50% around 10am. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 34 points from last week (17% vs 51%). Arrivals down 20 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORD has been bouncing between 16% and 76%. Best day was Feb 17 at 76%. Worst was Mar 17 at 16%. The norm is 58-64%, which is just how ORD runs. Today's 18% is well below the norm.
About ORD Delays
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is currently experiencing significant delays with 18% on-time departures and 57% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has averaged 17% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), MKE (General Mitchell International Airport) and MSN (Dane County Regional Truax Field). When ORD is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.