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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1,804
Flights/Day
06:30
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
680ft
Elevation
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About Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare sits at a major weather crossroads with severe spring storms and winter blizzards. One of America's most weather-affected airports.

Is Chicago O'Hare Airport turbulent?

Chicago O'Hare sits at the crossroads of North American weather systems, making it one of the most weather-affected airports in the US. The flat Midwest terrain allows cold Arctic air and warm Gulf moisture to collide directly over the region, producing severe thunderstorms in summer and blizzards in winter. Wind shear from rapidly changing frontal systems is a regular challenge for pilots.

  • O'Hare averages 38 thunderstorm days per year
  • Winter wind gusts regularly exceed 30 mph
  • The airport sits at the junction of major storm tracks from Canada and the Gulf
When is turbulence worst at Chicago O'Hare?

Spring (March-May) brings the roughest conditions as warm and cold air masses clash violently over the Midwest. Summer afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground stops from June through August. Winter brings blustery conditions with strong northwest winds, though flights typically operate unless heavy snow reduces visibility.

Why does Chicago have so much weather?

Chicago's position in the central US makes it a battleground for competing air masses. Cold air flows south from Canada while warm, moist air pushes north from the Gulf of Mexico. When these collide over the flat prairie, there's nothing to break up the resulting storms. This geographic reality makes weather delays more common here than at coastal airports.

Is turbulence at Chicago dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Chicago?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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United Express
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American Airlines
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United Express
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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United Express
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United Airlines
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United Express
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Skywest Airlines
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Skywest Airlines
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Air Canada Express
+1 codeshare AC
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
SJD 07:15 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
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Maersk Air Cargo
+2 codeshares 5X GB
SDF 07:15 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
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United Express
SCE 07:18 Local mitsubishi crj-550 Forecast
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United Airlines
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Frontier (Midnight The Wolf Livery)
PUJ 07:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
SLC 07:20 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
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United Airlines
MCO 07:23 Local boeing 757-33n Forecast
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United Express
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
CLE 07:30 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
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United Airlines
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Volaris
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United Express
+1 codeshare AA
TYS 07:35 Local mitsubishi crj-550 Forecast
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United Express
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American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
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United Airlines
SJO 07:39 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
SJU 07:40 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
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United Express
+2 codeshares AA UA
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United Express
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Jetblue
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United Express
+1 codeshare UA
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United Airlines
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Skywest Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
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United Airlines
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Air Canada Express
+1 codeshare AA
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American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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Southwest Airlines
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United Airlines
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
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American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
ECP 08:03 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
MKE 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
RSW 08:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3228
American Airlines
MBJ 08:05 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3619
American Eagle
BHM 08:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
GUA 08:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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Americal Eagle
COU 08:05 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4377
American Eagle
JAX 08:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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American Airlines
EGE 08:05 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
F93135
Frontier (Royal The Harpy Eagle Livery)
IAH 08:05 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
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Copa Airlines
PTY 08:06 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
CUR 08:06 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
STX 08:07 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3686
American Eagle
RDU 08:09 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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American Eagle
BUF 08:09 Local e170 Forecast
AA2087
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
MSY 08:10 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA2156
American Airlines
+3 codeshares AA F9 KJ
DFW 08:10 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA2489
American Airlines
BOS 08:10 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
AA3923
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
TUL 08:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3645
American Eagle
GRR 08:10 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4309
American Eagle
GRB 08:11 Local e170 Forecast
AA3812
American Eagle
HPN 08:14 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA6255
American Eagle
MCI 08:14 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA4104
American Eagle
ROC 08:14 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA3528
American Eagle
+2 codeshares AA UA
CHS 08:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA820
American Airlines
PDX 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA1649
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SJD 08:15 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4680
American Eagle
JFK 08:16 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA3253
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
NAS 08:18 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3837
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
CMI 08:19 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AS1470
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SAN 08:20 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
AA4898
American Eagle
OKC 08:20 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3596
American Eagle
EYW 08:20 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA3441
American Eagle
+1 codeshare UA
LIT 08:23 Local e170 Forecast
AA2256
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
PUJ 08:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3276
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SJU 08:26 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4293
American Eagle
IND 08:26 Local embraer e170lr Forecast
AA1503
American Airlines
CUN 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
M65605
Amerijet International
+3 codeshares 5X GB AA
SDF 08:30 Local -- Forecast
06:39
Local
ORD PHL
AA AA4413 +1
embraer e175lr
06:40
Local
ORD BNA
AA AA6263
mitsubishi crj-701er
06:40
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ORD MCO
AA AA1556
airbus a321-231
06:45
Local
ORD SJU
NK NK1481
airbus a320-232
06:45
Local
ORD RSW
AA AA708 +4
boeing 737-823
06:45
Local
ORD IND
AA AA3512
06:45
Local
ORD LAS
AA AA2384 +1
boeing 737-823
06:48
Local
ORD MCI
AA AA5009
mitsubishi crj-701er
06:50
Local
ORD DEN
AA AA3359 +2
embraer e175lr
06:50
Local
ORD GSP
UA UA4606
mitsubishi crj-550
06:54
Local
ORD MKE
OO OO6372 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
06:55
Local
ORD CLT
UA UA3618 +1
embraer e175lr
06:57
Local
ORD CLE
AA AA3884 +1
06:59
Local
ORD ATL
UA UA2249 +1
07:00
Local
ORD LGA
UA UA3694 +3
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
ORD RIC
AA AA4003
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
ORD CAE
UA UA4382
mitsubishi crj-550
07:00
Local
ORD CVG
AA AA3894
embraer e170su
07:00
Local
ORD BOS
DL DL5633
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
ORD ABE
OO OO5479 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:00
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ORD JFK
DL DL5398 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:00
Local
ORD SEA
AS AS587 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
07:00
Local
ORD MIA
AA AA1356
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
ORD BDL
AA AA2926 +1
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
ORD LAX
AA AA1358 +2
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
ORD CUN
AA AA1907
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
ORD FLL
UA UA1421
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
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ORD SAN
UA UA2428
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
ORD PHX
WN WN4151 +2
boeing 737-8h4
07:00
Local
ORD HDN
AA AA3757
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
ORD DFW
AA AA1767 +3
boeing 737-823
07:05
Local
ORD MDT
UA UA5581
mitsubishi crj-550
07:05
Local
ORD TPA
AA AA2920 +2
boeing 737-823
07:10
Local
ORD YYZ
UA UA3440
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD PIT
UA UA1285
airbus a319-132
07:10
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ORD RDU
UA UA1536
boeing 737 max 9
07:10
Local
ORD ROA
UA UA5665
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:10
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ORD EWR
UA UA563
boeing 737-924(er)
07:10
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ORD ECP
UA UA5595
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD SAV
UA UA3631
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD DTW
DL DL2039 +1
boeing 717-2bd
07:10
Local
ORD ATW
OO OO4706
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:10
Local
ORD ASE
OO OO6324 +2
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:15
Local
ORD SRQ
UA UA1691
boeing 737-824
07:15
Local
ORD YUL
AC AC8958 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:15
Local
ORD MSP
UA UA2232
07:15
Local
ORD SJD
UA UA494
boeing 737-824
07:15
Local
ORD SDF
DJ DJ5603 +2
boeing 767-300f
07:18
Local
ORD SCE
UA UA4652
mitsubishi crj-550
07:20
Local
ORD PVR
UA UA1554
airbus a320-232
07:20
Local
ORD PUJ
F9 F980
airbus a321-271nx
07:20
Local
ORD SLC
DL DL2231
airbus a220-300
07:23
Local
ORD MCO
UA UA2280
boeing 757-33n
07:25
Local
ORD YOW
UA UA4496
mitsubishi crj-550
07:30
Local
ORD IAH
UA UA1231
airbus a321-271nx
07:30
Local
ORD CLE
UA UA1488 +1
boeing 737-824
07:34
Local
ORD CUN
UA UA1198
boeing 737 max 9
07:35
Local
ORD MEX
Y4 Y4701
airbus a321-271nx
07:35
Local
ORD TYS
UA UA5726 +1
mitsubishi crj-550
07:35
Local
ORD BDL
UA UA5882
embraer e175lr
07:37
Local
ORD DSM
AA AA4899 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:39
Local
ORD SJO
UA UA1135
boeing 737 max 8
07:40
Local
ORD SJU
UA UA795 +1
boeing 737 max 9
07:40
Local
ORD BNA
UA UA5400 +2
embraer e175lr
07:45
Local
ORD DEC
UA UA6077
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD JFK
B6 B61306
airbus a220-300
07:45
Local
ORD FOD
UA UA5043 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD SFO
UA UA2418
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
07:45
Local
ORD MCW
OO OO5047 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:48
Local
ORD LIR
UA UA1120
boeing 737 max 9
08:00
Local
ORD YYZ
AC AC8900 +1
embraer e175su
08:00
Local
ORD ATW
AA AA3534 +1
embraer e170se
08:00
Local
ORD CID
AA AA6246
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:00
Local
ORD MYR
AA AA3703
embraer e175lr
08:00
Local
ORD FLL
WN WN4147
boeing 737-7h4
08:00
Local
ORD LGA
UA UA2092
boeing 737 max 8
08:00
Local
ORD SRQ
AA AA2004
boeing 737-823
08:00
Local
ORD SGF
AA AA3859
embraer e175lr
08:00
Local
ORD GSP
AA AA3918
embraer e170se
08:00
Local
ORD EWR
AA AA3848
embraer e175lr
08:02
Local
ORD MSN
AA AA4385 +1
embraer e175lr
08:03
Local
ORD ECP
AA AA4741 +1
embraer e175lr
08:04
Local
ORD XNA
AA AA4183
embraer e170lr
08:05
Local
ORD MKE
AA AA6383
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:05
Local
ORD RSW
AA AA2640 +1
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD MBJ
AA AA3228
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD BHM
AA AA3619
embraer e175lr
08:05
Local
ORD GUA
AA AA363 +1
boeing 737 max 8
08:05
Local
ORD COU
AA AA4228
embraer e170se
08:05
Local
ORD JAX
AA AA4377
embraer e175lr
08:05
Local
ORD EGE
AA AA528
airbus a319-115
08:05
Local
ORD IAH
F9 F93135
airbus a320-251n
08:06
Local
ORD PTY
CM CM236
boeing 737-8v3
08:06
Local
ORD CUR
AA AA365 +1
boeing 737 max 8
08:07
Local
ORD STX
AA AA1114 +1
boeing 737-823
08:09
Local
ORD RDU
AA AA3686
embraer e175lr
08:09
Local
ORD BUF
AA AA3344
08:10
Local
ORD MSY
AA AA2087 +1
airbus a319-112
08:10
Local
ORD DFW
AA AA2156 +3
boeing 737-823
08:10
Local
ORD BOS
AA AA2489
airbus a319-132
08:10
Local
ORD TUL
AA AA3923 +1
embraer e175lr
08:10
Local
ORD GRR
AA AA3645
embraer e170se
08:11
Local
ORD GRB
AA AA4309
08:14
Local
ORD HPN
AA AA3812
embraer e170se
08:14
Local
ORD MCI
AA AA6255
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:14
Local
ORD ROC
AA AA4104
embraer e170se
08:15
Local
ORD CHS
AA AA3528 +2
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
ORD PDX
AA AA820
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
ORD SJD
AA AA1649 +1
boeing 737-823
08:16
Local
ORD JFK
AA AA4680
embraer e175lr
08:18
Local
ORD NAS
AA AA3253 +1
boeing 737-823
08:19
Local
ORD CMI
AA AA3837 +1
embraer e170se
08:20
Local
ORD SAN
AS AS1470 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
08:20
Local
ORD OKC
AA AA4898
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:20
Local
ORD EYW
AA AA3596
embraer e170se
08:23
Local
ORD LIT
AA AA3441 +1
08:25
Local
ORD PUJ
AA AA2256 +1
boeing 737-823
08:26
Local
ORD SJU
AA AA3276 +1
boeing 737-823
08:26
Local
ORD IND
AA AA4293
embraer e170lr
08:30
Local
ORD CUN
AA AA1503
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
ORD SDF
M65605 +3