NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Chicago-O'Hare International Airport Security Wait Times

GROUND DELAY: There is a ground delay in effect averaging 1 hour and 10 minutes due to wind.

Typical Security Wait Time In Chicago

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

20 minutes and 54 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

46°

Clouds

Wind Speed

30 mph

Wind Gust

45 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal 1

  • Checkpoint 2 Open

Terminal 2

  • Checkpoint 5 Open

Terminal 3

  • Checkpoint 7A Open
  • Checkpoint 8 Open

Chicago-O'Hare International Airport Security Wait Times

ORD : Chicago, IL

3 am - 4 am
0 m
4 am - 5 am
28 m
5 am - 6 am
23 m
6 am - 7 am
20 m
7 am - 8 am
17 m
8 am - 9 am
9 m
9 am - 10 am
8 m
10 am - 11 am
2 m
11 am - 12 pm
25 m
12 pm - 1 pm
23 m
1 pm - 2 pm
22 m
2 pm - 3 pm
17 m
3 pm - 4 pm
19 m
4 pm - 5 pm
19 m
5 pm - 6 pm
12 m
6 pm - 7 pm
10 m
7 pm - 8 pm
7 m
8 pm - 9 pm
17 m
9 pm - 10 pm
0 m
10 pm - 11 pm
11 m
11 pm - 12 am
7 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.