Ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after suspicious package found: What we know so far

A ground stop hit Chicago O'Hare for an hour Monday after a suspicious package was found. FAA listed the cause as “other.” No threats confirmed.

Updated on: Aug 5, 2025, 02:16:39 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

A ground stop was issued at the at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday after a suspicious package was found at the airport premises. The ground stop lasted for an hour, with the FAA alert coming in at 2:15 p.m. on Monday and being lifted at 3:20 a.m.

According to reports from travelers at the airport, the ground stop was issued after a suspicious package was found. Videos of the officials inspecting the package at the Chicago airport also surfaced on social media. However, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) listed the reason for the ground as "other."

Here's a video posted by a traveler at the airport that shows a probe going on for a suspicious package:

An official update on what caused the ground stop is awaited. This story will be updated when it comes.

This story is being updated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.