The Brief O’Hare and Midway airports are expected to see over 1.86 million travelers this Memorial Day weekend, a 5% increase from last year. Officials warn of potential delays due to ongoing construction on the Kennedy Expressway and urge travelers to use public transit. O’Hare and Midway airports are bracing for a busy Memorial Day Weekend, with more than 1.86 million travelers expected to pass through their terminals — a 5% increase over last year. Chicago Memorial Day Weekend travelBy the numbers:O’Hare is projected to see more than 1.58 million passengers — up nearly 7% from 2024 — with the busiest travel day expected to be Thursday. O'Hare rideshare availabilityRideshare pickups at O’Hare are limited to the Upper Level Departures area at Terminal 2, between Terminals 1 and 3.