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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) delays and on-time record

Chicago, Illinois KORD #3 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at ORD.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 62°F Observed 3 h ago
Late departures
25.4%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for ORD

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at ORD right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked just now. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at ORD

VFR

62°F17°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
170° 9 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 25,000 ft
Ceiling
None
Pressure
30.08 inHg

METARMETAR KORD 101151Z 17008KT 10SM FEW250 17/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01670089 10183 20167 51008 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 3 h ago.

On-time performance at ORD

Based on 98,117 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

25.4%Departures late
23.5%Arrivals late
2.85%Cancelled
21.7 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at ORD
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
United Airlines 28,075 23.9% 1.54%
SkyWest Airlines 22,970 24.9% 3.68%
American Airlines 17,928 36.5% 2.81%
Envoy Air 14,976 18.9% 2.84%
Republic Airways 7,933 17.7% 3.63%
Delta Air Lines 3,235 25.2% 3.96%
Alaska Airlines 1,098 31.9% 1.37%
Frontier Airlines 938 27.9% 3.84%
Southwest Airlines 441 46.7% 0.45%
JetBlue Airways 429 22.8% 9.56%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at ORD

A ground stop holds flights bound for ORD at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • If you change between United and American, plan the transfer carefully; you will move between terminals even though they are only a short train ride apart.
  • The Blue Line runs all night, so it is the best option for a very late arrival or an early morning departure.
  • Winter storms and summer thunderstorms are both frequent disruptors; consider booking a morning flight and carry essentials in your carry-on.