Chicago O’Hare Airport Guide

• Checkpoint 1: 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Checkpoint 2: 4:15 AM – 8:30 PM
• Checkpoint 3: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Checkpoint 5: 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM

• Checkpoint 6: 3:45 AM – 8:00 AM
• Checkpoint 7: 3:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Checkpoint 7A: 3:15 AM – 10:00 PM
• Checkpoint 8: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Checkpoint 9: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Checkpoint 10: open 24 hours
• Checkpoint 11: 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Checkpoint 2 (Terminal 1): 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Checkpoint 5 (Terminal 2): 4:15 AM – 7:00 PM
• Checkpoint 7A (Terminal 3): 4:15 AM – 7:30 PM
• Checkpoint 8 (Terminal 3): 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

United Club – Lounge Access: Pay at the door: USD 59 (when space is available, with proof of United Airlines or Star Alliance partner ticket) • United Club membership (USD 650/year), one-time pass (USD 59) • Star Alliance Gold members • first or business class passengers on United or Star Alliance flights with a same-day boarding pass.

• (Concourse B, Gate B6) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse B, near Gate B6. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse B, Gate B18) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse B, near Gate B18. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse C, Gate C10) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse C, near Gate C10. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse E, Gate E7)  – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Concourse E, near Gate E7. Hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse F, Gate F9) – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Concourse F, near Gate F9. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.

American Airlines Admirals Club – Lounge Access: Pay at the door: USD 79.00 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles (when space is available, for same-day travel on flights operated or marketed by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or any oneworld carrier) • American Airlines Admirals Club membership • oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members • first or business class passengers on American Airlines or oneworld carriers with a same-day boarding pass • Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® holders • Concierge Key members.

• (Concourse G) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, near Gate G8. Hours: 6:15 AM – 9:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse H/K) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, in the crosswalk between Gates H6 and K6. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
• (Concourse L) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, before Gate L1. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:45 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, between Gates H6 and K6. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: First or business class passengers on qualifying American Airlines or oneworld flights (international or select transcontinental routes). No pay-at-the-door option available.

Delta Sky Club – Location: Terminal 5, Airside, Concourse M, between Gates M11 and M14. Hours: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Sunday–Friday), 4:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Delta Sky Club membership • Amex Platinum cardholders flying Delta • first or business class passengers on Delta with a same-day boarding pass.

Swissport Lounge – Location: Terminal 5, Airside, near Gate M13. Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Dec 25 and Jan 1; access restricted 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM due to capacity limits). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (USD 40, when space is available) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • premium passengers on select partner airlines including Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others.

United Polaris Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse C, near Gate C18. Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: Yes. Lounge Access: United Polaris business class passengers on long-haul international flights • Star Alliance business or first class passengers on long-haul international flights departing from ORD.

SAS Lounge – Location: Terminal 5, Airside, Concourse M, near Gate M19. Hours: Unknown. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Star Alliance Gold members • business or first class passengers on Star Alliance flights with a same-day boarding pass.

Art in the Airport – Sculptures, murals, paintings, and rotating exhibits are displayed throughout the terminals, adding visual interest as you move through the airport.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops are available airside in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5. A wide range of retail stores, convenience shops, and newsstands are spread throughout all terminals, including multiple Hudson News locations.

Family Services
Family Lounge – A family lounge with play structures, toys, and seating is available in Terminal 2. It’s designed for children to burn off energy while parents recharge.
Mothers Room – Dedicated nursing rooms with seating and sinks are available in all terminals and the Multi-Modal Facility.
Lactation Pods – Private Mamava pods are available in several terminals for nursing or pumping.

Fitness
Yoga Room – A quiet yoga room is available in Terminal 3, featuring guided poses displayed on a screen. Nearby restrooms can be used for changing.

Information Desk – Information desks are available in all terminals to assist with directions, airport services, and general questions.

Luggage
Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
Luggage Wrapping – Unavailable.
Luggage Trolleys – At one point, luggage trolleys were available for a $7 fee. We could not confirm this at the time of our September 2023 update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update our guide.

Money
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the terminals, both landside and airside. Fees may apply.
Banking Services – Full banking services and currency exchange are provided by Seaway National Bank at multiple terminal locations.
Currency Exchange – More than 200 currencies are available for exchange (paper currency only) at Seaway National Bank.

Pet Relief Areas – Indoor and outdoor pet relief areas are available in all terminals.
Prayer – The interfaith airport chapel offers a quiet space for prayer and reflection, with resources for multiple faiths available.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas outside the terminals.

Spa & Salon Services
Spa / Beauty– Massages, manicures, pedicures, and other treatments are available at Terminal Getaway Spa in Terminals 1 and 3.
Barber – Haircuts and grooming services are available at the barber shop inside the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel.

Traveller’s Aid – Traveller’s Aid Chicago assists stranded or distressed travellers with practical support, referrals, and crisis assistance. Desks are located throughout the terminals, with a main office in Terminal 2. Locations:

• Main Office – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, across from the Family Lounge. Hours: 8:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 10:00AM – 9:00PM (Sat, Sun)
• Terminal 1 – Airside, near Gate B6 • Airside, near Gate C18. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 10:00AM – 8:00PM (Sat, Sun)
• Terminal 2 – Airside, near Gate F4. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 10:00AM – 8:00PM (Sat, Sun)
• Terminal 3 – Airside, near Gate K2. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 10:00AM – 8:00PM (Sat, Sun)
• Terminal 5 – Upper Level Lobby, M15 • Airside, Upper and Lower Level Lobby. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 10:00AM – 8:00PM (Sat, Sun)

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Chicago O’Hare airport is served by the following airlines: Aer Lingus • Aeroméxico • Air Canada • Air France • Air India • Air New Zealand • Air Serbia • Alaska Airlines • All Nippon Airways • American Airlines • Austrian Airlines • Avianca Airlines • British Airways • Cathay Pacific • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • EVA Air • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Etihad Airways • Finnair • Frontier Airlines • Ita Airways • Iberia • Icelandair • Japan Airlines • KLM • Korean Air • LOT • Lufthansa • Qatar Airways • Royal Jordanian • Swiss • SAS • Spirit Airlines • TAP Air Portugal • Turkish Airlines • United Airlines • VivaAerobus • Volaris • WestJet Airlines

Bus

Several CTA public bus routes serve O’Hare Airport from points all over Chicago. For more information on routes and fares, visit the Chicago Transit Authority website.

PACE suburban public bus system serves the Chicago area suburbs. Two PACE bus routes serve the airport directly: Routes 250 and 330. For fares and information, go to the PACE bus website.

O’Hare Airport is served by several regional bus companies, transporting passengers between the airport and destinations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Contact your service provider of choice for further information.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies serve O’Hare: Ace Rent A Car • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Fox • Hertz • National • Payless • Routes • Sixt • Thrifty. Each agency offers its own 24-hour courtesy shuttle service, picking up passengers at designated areas outside baggage claim on the Arrivals lower level.

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Hotel Shuttles

Several hotels near Chicago O’Hare Airport offer complimentary airport shuttle service.  Shuttles depart either from Terminal 2, Arrivals curbside, or Terminal 5. Contact your hotel to know the exact location

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Inter-Airport Transportation

For connections between O’Hare and Midway, you can take the CTA with one transfer downtown. This is your most economical option, but it is a time-consuming two-hour journey. For more information, visit the CTA website.

Taxi is probably your best bet, although you will pay more (approx. $37).

Inter-Terminal Transportation

Passengers can get around the airport complex using the ATS, a free 24-hour automated train service. Trains run frequently every 3-5 minutes during peak times and travel a 10-minute circuit between all terminals, the Multi-Modal Facility for rental cars, airport parking lot F, the PACE bus stop, the Kiss’ N Fly drop-off point, and Metra.

Ride Share Apps

If you have ordered a car via a Ride Share app, the waiting area location is Terminal 2 (Upper Level, between Door 2A and Door 2E). The pick-up locations are: Black Zone A, outside vestibule 2A • Blue Zone B, outside vestibule 2A • Orange Zone C, outside vestibule 2B, and Green Zone D, outside vestibule 2E. A lift to Downtown Chicago will cost you from $28 to $38.

Shared Ride Shuttle

Go Airport Express provides door-to-door shared ride or exclusive ride service between the airport, the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Chicago Midway Airport.

Taxi

O’Hare Airport is served by licensed, metered taxis, with an average fare of $50 (as of September 2024) to downtown Chicago. Taxi stands are located curb front on the lower level of the terminals. Wheelchair-accessible taxis (WAV) can be requested by calling Open Taxis central dispatch (1-888-928-2227). For safety reasons, do not accept airport rides from a cab not operating from the designated taxi stands.

Trains

The CTA Blue Line, or “L” train, offers 24-hour train service between O’Hare Blue Line station to Forest Park via downtown Chicago. O’Hare’s Blue Line station is located on the Terminal 2’s lower level (Level 1) and can be reached on foot or by ATS (Airport Transit System). Fares can be purchased with cash or credit cards from the vending machines outside the station. For information on schedules and fares, go to the CTA website.

Metra offers commuter trains throughout the Chicago area. The North Central Service connects Union Station in downtown Chicago to the North Central suburbs, terminating at Antioch. To access the Metra from the airport, take the shuttle bus to the Multi-Modal Facility and walk across the street to the Metra station. Tickets can be purchased on the train. Fares are determined by the zones travelled. For more information, visit the Metra website.