Every 37 seconds.
Day and night.
Year-round.
That's the rhythm of O'Hare International Airport — the world’s busiest airport by takeoffs and landings. Thousands of flights connect Chicago to nearly 280 destinations across the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're traveling for business, heading on vacation, or welcoming someone home — more journeys begin and end here than anywhere else.
Aircraft movements count every takeoff and landing. Being No. 1 means O'Hare International Airport delivers unmatched global connectivity, deep regional reach to communities big and small across North America, and the strength of one of the world's leading cargo hubs.
With thousands of flights each day, you have more choices to find a departure time that works for you.
From Chicago, travelers can fly nonstop to hundreds of destinations across the country and around the globe.
O’Hare makes it easier to connect between flights and reach places that may not be accessible from smaller airports.
As the world’s busiest airport for flights, O’Hare supports jobs, tourism, business and economic growth throughout the region.
Being the world’s busiest airport also means creating a better experience for the millions of people who travel through O’Hare each year.
ORDNext ensures O'Hare remains a leading global aviation powerhouse.