Real-time flights, transport options, airport tips and more
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as a major aviation hub for Chicago and the surrounding region. This guide provides live flight departures, arrivals, delay statistics, and transport options to help you navigate ORD Airport with ease. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent flyer, find everything you need — from real-time flight boards to traveler tips — all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago in 40-45 minutes. The fare is $5 when boarding at O'Hare. Taxis to downtown cost $40-55, and rideshares run $25-45 depending on surge pricing.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals. Multiple airline lounges are available including United Club, American Admirals Club, and Priority Pass lounges. Mobile charging stations are located near gates in all terminals.
Main garage daily parking costs up to $42/day. Economy Lot F (Multi-Modal Facility) is $22/day and Economy Lot G is $15/day, both with free 24/7 shuttles. Off-site lots start as low as $5/day.
Arrive 2-3 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international. O'Hare is one of the busiest US airports with frequent delays. Terminal 5 (international) can have especially long security and customs lines.
Check the live delay index above for real-time delay statistics at O'Hare International Airport, including the percentage of delayed flights and average delay times. Download byAir for push notifications on flight status changes.
