ORD Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 41%, arrivals better at 90%. Afternoon flights ran 35 points better than midday. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 67%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at ORD. Only 41% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 67%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 32%. That is a 35-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 67 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, MKE is the better bet right now.
ORD Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Midday is a 35-point swing at ORD. The afternoon block runs at 67%. 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 55%. Hit 16% around 12pm, peaked at 95% around 6am. Currently at 41%, well below the morning numbers. A 79-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (55% vs 59%). Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORD has been bouncing between 35% and 74%. Best day was Jun 2 at 74%. Worst was May 24 at 35%. The norm is 55-61%, which is just how ORD runs. Today's 41% is well below the norm.
About ORD Delays
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is currently experiencing significant delays with 41% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has averaged 55% 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.