Average TSA wait times at ORD by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.
| Time | Avg Wait | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 1:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 2:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 3:00 AM | 8 min | Historical |
| 4:00 AM | 18 min | Historical |
| 5:00 AM | 30 min | Historical |
| 6:00 AM | 35 min | Historical |
| 7:00 AM | 33 min | Historical |
| 8:00 AM | 29 min | Historical |
| 9:00 AM | 28 min | Historical |
| 10:00 AM | 23 min | Historical |
| 11:00 AM | 24 min | Historical |
| 12:00 PM | 29 min | Historical |
| 1:00 PM | 26 min | Historical |
| 2:00 PM | 26 min | Historical |
| 3:00 PM | 25 min | Historical |
| 4:00 PM | 27 min | Historical |
| 5:00 PM | 25 min | Historical |
| 6:00 PM | 20 min | Historical |
| 7:00 PM | 14 min | Historical |
| 8:00 PM | 8 min | Historical |
| 9:00 PM | 6 min | Historical |
| 10:00 PM | 6 min | Historical |
| 11:00 PM | 6 min | Historical |
The current estimated TSA security wait time at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 24 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:23 PM).
The quietest time for TSA security at O'Hare International Airport is typically around 1:00 AM with an average wait of 5 minutes. The busiest time is around 6:00 AM with waits averaging 35 minutes.
O'Hare International Airport has 6 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal 1 Checkpoint 1, Terminal 1 Checkpoint 2, Terminal 2 Checkpoint, Terminal 3 Checkpoint H/K, Terminal 3 Checkpoint L, Terminal 5 International.
Yes, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.
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