Chicago O'Hare sets new passenger record with nearly 116,000 travelers

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Chicago O'Hare sets new passenger record with nearly 116,000 travelers

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Official Website

By Sky Industry News

Jul 24, 2025

Chicago O'Hare International Airport has set a new passenger record, with 115,962 travelers passing through on July 20. This surpasses the previous record of 113,772 passengers set in June, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The airport has seen several record-breaking days this year, exceeding pre-pandemic figures from 2019.

The TSA reported that July 20 was its busiest day ever at Chicago O’Hare. The agency had previously screened 113,772 passengers on June 22. Jim Spriggs, TSA Illinois Federal Security Director, stated: “On our busiest days, our officers remain laser-focused on delivering a safe and efficient screening experience to all passengers traveling through our airports."

Chicago O’Hare's traffic has significantly increased since last year. Its busiest day in 2024 was October 14, with 108,353 passengers. Currently ranked as the second-busiest airport by seats in the US for summer 2025 behind Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Chicago O'Hare has experienced a capacity growth of 9% compared to last summer.

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The airport’s two largest airlines have expanded their domestic seat capacity—United Airlines by 9% and American Airlines by 20%. As of July, Chicago ranks as the third-busiest airport globally by seats.

High passenger volumes were also recorded during the Independence Day holiday weekend at both O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago. Travelers are advised to arrive early for security checks and ensure they have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification ready for inspection.

The TSA continues to report high travel volumes across various US airports this year. As of June 30, the busiest travel day was June 22 with approximately 3.1 million passengers screened nationwide.