ORD Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 67%, arrivals better at 87%. Early morning flights ran 30 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at ORD. 67% 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 54%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 67 miles away and running 82% 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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 30-point swing at ORD. The early morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 81%. Hit 48% around 7pm, peaked at 95% around 6am. Currently at 67%, well below the morning numbers. A 47-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 18 points better on departures (70% vs 52%). Arrivals up 8 points. Thu was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORD has been bouncing between 30% and 74%. Best day was Mar 25 at 74%. Worst was Apr 14 at 30%. The norm is 56-62%, which is just how ORD runs.
About ORD Delays
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 67% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.