O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the 6th-busiest airport in the world, serving almost 80 million passengers annually. O’Hare sits 16 miles (26 kilometers)—about a 35-minute drive in ideal road and traffic conditions—from downtown Chicago and the shores of Lake Michigan.

ORD Airport terminals

ORD has 4 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 5. Chicago Airport lounges are located across all terminals. You can plan your trip using the information below.

ORD Terminal 1

• All Nippon
• Ethiopian
• Lufthansa
• United
• United Club & Polaris lounge

ORD Terminal 2

• Air Canada
• Alaska
• JetBlue
• Southern Airways Express
• United Club

ORD Terminal 3

• American
• Cape Air
• Denver Air Connection
• Iberia
• Japan
• Spirit
• American Airlines Admirals Club & Flagship Lounge

ORD Terminal 5

• Aer Lingus
• Aeroméxico
• Air France
• Air India
• Air New Zealand
• All Nippon
• Austrian
• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• Copa
• Delta
• Emirates
• Etihad
• EVA Air
• Finnair
• Frontier
• Icelandair
• KLM Royal Dutch
• Korean Air
• LOT Polish
• Qatar
• Royal Jordanian
• Scandinavian
• Southwest
• Sun Country
• SWISS
• TAP Air Portugal
• Turkish
• VivaAerobus
• Volaris
• WestJet
• Delta Sky Club
• SAS Lounge
• Swissport Lounge

ORD international terminal

Boarding and arrivals for O’Hare Airport international flights can be found predominantly in Terminal 5, but some international flights depart from Terminals 1 and 3.

Dining at ORD Airport

More than 135 Chicago Airport food options, including cafes, bars, fast-food chains, and Chicago Airport restaurants with table service, are located throughout the airport. Travelers can find a variety of food at ORD, including sushi, Mediterranean food, cookies, popcorn, California-style fare, Neapolitan pizza, and more.

Getting around ORD Airport

Travelers can use the Chicago Airport transportation system, called Airport Transit System (ATS), to get around. This 2.5-mile-long automated people mover (4 kilometers) operates 24 hours a day, connecting all 4 terminals and the remote parking lots. Stations are clearly marked within each terminal.

Things to do at ORD Airport

Chicago Airport is home to a variety of attractions, including a public art program featuring sculptures, paintings, murals, and exhibits located throughout the airport. A 72-foot-long Brachiosaurus skeleton model (22 meters), on loan from Chicago’s Field Museum, is found on the upper level of Terminal 1 in Concourse B. A yoga room featuring a sustainable bamboo wood floor, floor-to-ceiling mirrors on one wall, and exercise mats, is available to use in the Terminal 3 rotunda next to the Urban Garden. Chicago Airport shops include newsstands and high-end fashion boutiques.

Currency exchange at ORD Airport

Currency exchange offices for passengers at O’Hare are located in the following areas:

• Terminal 1: Gates B9 and C18
• Terminal 2: Main hall
• Terminal 3: Gate K11
• Terminal 5: Upper and lower levels

Hotels near ORD Airport

Whether you have a layover or an overnight flight delay, or you need a place to stay for a visit near ORD, there are more than 30 hotels and accommodations nearby, as well as many hotels to choose from in and around downtown Chicago.

Points of interest near ORD Airport

• Chicago’s aquarium
• Chicago’s art museums
• The Magnificent Mile
• Navy Pier
• Willis Tower

Find more information about ORD Airport here.

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