After one of the busiest summers in Chicago aviation history, O’Hare and Midway International airports are gearing up for another surge.
Airlines project more than 1.79 million travellers will pass through their gates between 28 August and 2 September, as the city’s airports mark the unofficial close of summer on Labor Day.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said: “Summer travel is especially robust this year, and we look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to see first-hand how we’re transforming Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.
“This Labor Day weekend, we welcome all to our city — the cradle of the American labor movement — as summer gives way to fall.”
O’Hare is projected to welcome more than 1.5 million passengers during the six-day travel period, representing a 3.8% increase from Labor Day weekend in 2024 and a whopping 10.4% increase compared to Labor Day 2019, which was O’Hare’s busiest year in history.
“Being the home of one of the world’s busiest and most prominent aviation systems, Chicago always stands ready to serve all passengers at our airports,” said Chicago Department of Aviation commissioner Michael McMurray.
“After yet another wonderful summer in our city, we can’t wait to assist all who will be arriving and departing O’Hare and Midway this weekend.”
