This page lists typical scheduled departures from Chicago Airport (ORD) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.
Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Chicago Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.
Scheduled departures from Chicago Airport (ORD)
The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Chicago Airport (ORD), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.
| Time | Flight | Airline | Destination | Terminal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | UA542 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 06:45 | DL1713 | Delta Air Lines | Atlanta (ATL) | 5 | Scheduled |
| 07:15 | AA1009 | American Airlines | New York (JFK) | 3 | Scheduled |
| 08:20 | AA1271 | American Airlines | Miami (MIA) | 3 | Boarding |
| 12:10 | UA542 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 12:35 | UA881 | United Airlines | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 13:55 | UA881 | United Airlines | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 14:40 | DL1713 | Delta Air Lines | Atlanta (ATL) | 5 | Scheduled |
| 15:30 | AA1009 | American Airlines | New York (JFK) | 3 | Scheduled |
| 16:15 | LH431 | Lufthansa | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 16:50 | AF137 | Air France | Paris (CDG) | 5 | Delayed |
| 17:05 | AA90 | American Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 3 | Scheduled |
| 17:10 | AA1271 | American Airlines | Miami (MIA) | 3 | Delayed |
| 17:40 | UA958 | United Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Boarding |
| 18:20 | BA296 | British Airways | London Heathrow (LHR) | 5 | Delayed |
| 18:30 | AF137 | Air France | Paris (CDG) | 5 | Departed |
| 18:45 | UA542 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 18:45 | LH431 | Lufthansa | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 20:40 | EK236 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 5 | Departed |
| 21:05 | BA296 | British Airways | London Heathrow (LHR) | 5 | Scheduled |
| 21:25 | UA958 | United Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Delayed |
| 21:30 | TK6 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul (IST) | 5 | Delayed |
| 21:55 | AA90 | American Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 3 | Departed |
| 21:55 | EK236 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 5 | Departed |
| 22:50 | TK6 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul (IST) | 5 | Boarding |
Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Chicago Airport in 24-hour format.
What time are the first and last departures from Chicago Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Chicago Airport (ORD) is UA542 to San Francisco at 06:30, and the last is TK6 to Istanbul at 22:50 — all local time.
- Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
- Security at Chicago Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
- Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.
Which terminal do United Airlines flights use at Chicago Airport?
United Airlines typically uses Terminal 1 at Chicago Airport (ORD) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Chicago are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.
- United Airlines — Terminal 1
- American Airlines — Terminal 3
- Delta Air Lines — Terminal 5
- British Airways — Terminal 5
- Lufthansa — Terminal 1
- Emirates — Terminal 5
How early should I arrive at Chicago Airport before my flight?
Aim to arrive at Chicago Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.
- Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
- Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
- Peak holiday mornings at Chicago can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
- Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.
Where can I check live departure times for ORD?
The only sources of real-time departures information for Chicago Airport (ORD) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Chicago Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is the first departure from Chicago Airport today?
- On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Chicago Airport (ORD) is UA542 to San Francisco at 06:30 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
- What time is the last departure from Chicago Airport today?
- The last scheduled departure on a typical day is TK6 to Istanbul at 22:50 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Chicago Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
- Which terminal does United Airlines use at Chicago Airport?
- United Airlines typically operates from Terminal 1 at Chicago Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
- How early should I arrive at Chicago Airport before my flight?
- Plan to reach Chicago Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
- Is this Chicago Airport departures board live?
- No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Chicago Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
- Where is the official Chicago Airport live departures board?
- The official live departures board for Chicago Airport (ORD) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/flights/departures. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.
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