ORD Today
Rough day. Departures at 51%, arrivals better at 95%. Early morning flights ran 32 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 83%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at ORD. Only 51% 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 83%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 51%. That is a 32-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 15 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, MDW 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 32-point swing at ORD. The early morning block runs at 83%. 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%. 7pm is where it broke down, dropping to 41%. Currently at 51%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (58% vs 62%). Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORD has been bouncing between 17% and 76%. Best day was Feb 17 at 76%. Worst was Mar 16 at 17%. The norm is 56-62%, which is just how ORD runs.
About ORD Delays
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is currently experiencing significant delays with 51% on-time departures and 95% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has averaged 58% 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.