Daily TSA Passenger Traffic
2024, 2025 and 2026 through equivalent datesAugust 3
Monthly ORD TSA Screened Passenger Comparison
ORD airport-only screening totals · September totals include September 1-5 for all years| Month | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 Avg/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1,927,605 | 1,988,935 | 2,149,511 | 69,339 |
| February | 1,819,558 | 1,879,092 | 2,054,729 | 73,383 |
| March | 2,397,897 | 2,494,957 | 2,761,134 | 89,069 |
| April | 2,261,551 | 2,304,542 | 2,523,570 | 84,119 |
| May | 2,743,907 | 2,718,464 | 2,886,616 | 93,117 |
| June | 2,817,694 | 2,916,567 | 3,074,116 | 102,471 |
| July | 2,841,134 | 2,999,972 | 3,114,017 | 100,452 |
| August | 2,786,341 | 2,909,312 | 2,972,400 | 95,884 |
| September* | 417,286 | 440,076 | 465,765 | 93,153 |
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