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Major international hub · Chicago, Illinois

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

A hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. Compare flights from and to ORD, see which airlines fly nonstop, and find the cheapest month to travel.

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ORD at a glance

IATA / ICAO
ORD / KORD
City
Chicago, Illinois
Time zone
America/Chicago (UTC−5)
Airport size
Major international hub
Coordinates
41.974, -87.907
Metro area
Chicago (all airports)

ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly from ORD?

American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines and others serve O'Hare International Airport. American Airlines and United Airlines use ORD as a hub, so expect the widest choice of nonstop routes from them.

Is ORD a hub airport?

Yes — O'Hare International Airport is a hub or focus city for American Airlines and United Airlines, which means frequent departures and many connecting itineraries pass through it.

How early should I arrive at ORD?

Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one — security lines at large airports like ORD can stretch to 30 minutes or more at peak times. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes.

What other airports are near Chicago?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) also serve the Chicago area. Fares can differ by $50 or more between them, so compare all of them — our search shows every airport by name.

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