DoorDash Driver Makes Unintentional Trip Onto O'Hare Airport Tarmac

DoorDash Driver's Unintentional Airport Excursion: A Case of Mistaken Navigation Chicago, IL – May 17, 2025, witnessed an unusual incident at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. A DoorDash delivery driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, inadvertently drove onto the airport tarmac, a restricted area. Surveillance footage shows the driver's vehicle near parked planes before airport personnel intervened. "It was quite a surprise to see a car on the tarmac," stated an anonymous airport employee, who witnessed the event. The driver, according to airport authorities, appeared disoriented and made an honest mistake. No complaints were filed, and the incident is being treated as a navigational error. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of clear signage and airport awareness for all vehicles entering the premises. While the incident caused a brief disruption, no serious consequences resulted, and operations at the airport continued as scheduled. The video, released by the Chicago Department of Aviation, has since gone viral, prompting discussions about airport security and the challenges of navigating large, complex spaces.