Long lines were observed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport on Sunday afternoon, and it appears that the situation may worsen from here.
According to ABC 7 Chicago, TSA agents have either quit or called out sick as they continue to work without pay during a weeks-long partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA issued a statement following staff shortages
AFGE Local 777, which represents TSA agents, issued a statement saying, “From a union and TSA officers’ standpoint, just pay TSA. Stop playing games with our workforce and the safety of the traveling public. Respect the officers who show up every day and keep this system running.”
Current TSA wait times at O’Hare International Airport
The current security wait time at O’Hare (March 23) is 15 minutes.
Current TSA wait times at Midway International Airport
The current security wait time at Midway (March 23) is 15 minutes.
How to check TSA wait times before you go
Before heading to the airport, Chicagoans can use a few reliable tools to assess security line wait times:
- MyTSA App – The official TSA app offers updated estimates for security wait times at many U.S. airports, including O’Hare and Midway
- Airport Websites – Major airports publish their own security wait time projections
For real-time updates on delays and cancellations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, you can visit the city’s website here.
