ORD Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 64%, arrivals worse at 44%. Midday flights ran 45 points better than evening. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 74%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at ORD. 64% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 74%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 29%. That is a 45-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 67 miles away and running 92% today. If your route is available from both airports, MKE is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at ORD
Aer Lingus is the most reliable carrier at ORD with 57% on-time. Copa Airlines runs 9%. That is a 48-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
ORD Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departed | Volaris | Y42705 | Baltimore (BWI) | 06:20 | 06:34 | M27 |
| Departed | Frontier Airlines | F94064 | Baltimore (BWI) | 06:20 | 06:34 | M27 |
| In Air | Air Canada | AC3408 | Dulles (IAD) | 06:25 | 06:58 | C17 |
| In Air | Egyptair | MS9320 | Dulles (IAD) | 06:25 | 06:58 | C17 |
| In Air | Ethiopian Airlines | ET1351 | Dulles (IAD) | 06:25 | 06:58 | C17 |
| In Air | United Airlines | UA1908 | Dulles (IAD) | 06:25 | 06:58 | C17 |
| Departed | Air New Zealand | NZ2827 | Rochester (ROC) | 06:28 | 06:59 | F4 |
| Departed | Air Canada | AC5244 | Rochester (ROC) | 06:28 | 06:59 | F4 |
| Departed | United Airlines | UA4534 | Rochester (ROC) | 06:28 | 06:59 | F4 |
| Departed | Avianca | AV2316 | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) | 06:29 | 06:41 | F1 |
| Departed | Air New Zealand | NZ2425 | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) | 06:29 | 06:41 | F1 |
| In Air | Air New Zealand | NZ2005 | Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) | 06:29 | 07:06 | F28 |
| Departed | Air Canada | AC4721 | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) | 06:29 | 06:41 | F1 |
| In Air | United Airlines | UA4567 | Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) | 06:29 | 07:06 | F28 |
| Departed | American Airlines | AA1784 | Charlotte (CLT) | 06:29 | 06:48 | K19 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA471 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 06:29 | 06:51 | K13 |
| Departed | United Airlines | UA3633 | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) | 06:29 | 06:41 | F1 |
| Departed | Air New Zealand | NZ6859 | Houston (IAH) | 06:30 | 06:44 | C16 |
| Departed | Emirates | EK6094 | Houston (IAH) | 06:30 | 06:44 | C16 |
| Departed | Volaris | Y42172 | Denver (DEN) | 06:30 | 06:50 | M26 |
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Evening is a 45-point swing at ORD. The midday block runs at 74%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 73%. Hit 23% around 8pm, peaked at 87% around 6am. A 64-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 17 points from last week (49% vs 66%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORD has been bouncing between 28% and 73%. Best day was Aug 24 at 73%. Worst was Aug 14 at 28%. The norm is 54-60%, which is just how ORD runs.
About ORD Delays
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 64% on-time departures and 44% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has averaged 49% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.