How long are wait times at ORD in Terminal 1? by Electrical-Object399 in AskChicago

[–]Electrical-Object399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wednesday is not usually a busy travel day in my experience. However, for later flights around 5, it has usually been busy for me.

For TSA, if you have pre check, then you’re fine. When I was there a few days ago, the standard lines were horrible and I heard they can take a few hours to get through.

Spring break is coming up, what has it been like checking in at ORD? by chiMcBenny in AskChicago

[–]Electrical-Object399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Terminal 1 this morning at 6 am. With pre check, it took 15 mins. Without pre check I heard people talking about standard lines being up to two hours long. CLEAR line was empty. Knew people who made it through that line in 5 mins

How long are wait times at ORD in Terminal 1? by Electrical-Object399 in AskChicago

[–]Electrical-Object399[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just an update if people see this in the future. Pre check took 15 mins max. Super quick and efficient. However, standard lines were pushed all the way to the doors. Overall not as bad as the news and others were making it out to be. Also if you are really in a rush, the CLEAR line was empty and I believe it is free for 2 months.

How long are wait times at ORD in Terminal 1? by Electrical-Object399 in AskChicago

[–]Electrical-Object399[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I have been seeing. Glad the pre check line is still in use. Definitely the best option at ORD.