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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Thursday10 / 11 Open
Terminal 1
Checkpoint 1
3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Checkpoint 2
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Checkpoint 3
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal 2
Checkpoint 5
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal 3
Checkpoint 6
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Checkpoint 7
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Checkpoint 7A
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Checkpoint 8
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Checkpoint 9
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal 5
Checkpoint 10
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Checkpoint 11
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Terminal 2
3min
Checkpoint 5 General
Terminal 2
1min
Checkpoint 5 TSA PreCheck
Terminal 3
6min
Checkpoint 7 General
Terminal 3
3min
Checkpoint 7a TSA PreCheck
Terminal 3
1min
Checkpoint 8 General
Terminal 3
4min
Checkpoint 8 TSA PreCheck
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P50 24 min
P90 52 min
P99 78 min
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
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ORD Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.
TSA security lines at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, O'Hare International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 11 minutes compared to 22 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at O'Hare International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at O'Hare International Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 82%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~2 min at security (steady)
- Live sensor data (0 min ago)
At the checkpoint
- โ TSA PreCheck is typically 50โ70% faster.
- โ Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
- โ Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
- โ Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
- โ CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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