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ORD (Chicago O'Hare International) Airport Guide

Chicago • United States of America • Chicago Department of Aviation

A dual hub for United and American — 4 terminals, 7 runways, the world's most-connected airport, with 24/7 CTA Blue Line service direct to downtown Chicago.

ORD Airport at a Glance

  • 4 Terminals
  • 8 Runways
  • 2,400 Daily flights
  • 84,851,825 Passengers / year
  • 1944 Opened
  • 668 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from ORD with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Terminals & Airlines at ORD

T1

Terminal 1

  • United Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA)
T2

Terminal 2

  • United Express
  • Air Canada
  • JetBlue
T3

Terminal 3

  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Aer Lingus
  • British Airways
  • Iberia
  • Japan Airlines
  • United Airlines (some)
T5

Terminal 5

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • International carriers (non-T1/T3)

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at ORD

TSA PreCheck

Available at: 1, 2, 3, 5

TSA PreCheck lanes at every terminal; T1 (United) and T3 (American) are busiest.

CLEAR

Available at: 1, 2, 3

Global Entry

Available at: 5

Global Entry kiosks at Terminal 5 Federal Inspection Services.

Restaurants & Food at ORD

Terminal T1

  • Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless · Casual · 05:30–22:00 · post-security
  • Big Bowl · Casual · 06:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal T2

  • Goose Island Beer Company · Bar · 06:00–22:30 · post-security
  • Tuscany · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal T3

  • Garrett Popcorn Shops · Fast food · 05:30–22:00 · post-security
  • Tortas Frontera (T3) · Casual · 05:30–22:00 · post-security

Terminal T5

  • Berghoff Café · Casual · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at ORD

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) — short walk or ATS people mover from terminals

Uber, Lyft, and taxi pickups happen at the Multi-Modal Facility. Free Airport Transit System (ATS) people mover connects terminals to MMF.

Rental Cars

Location: Multi-Modal Facility (MMF)

Shuttle: Free ATS people mover from all terminals, 24/7

Public Transit

  • metro — CTA Blue Line — O'Hare Station
    Downtown Chicago (Loop), Logan Square, Wicker Park
    $5 from O'Hare to downtown, ~45 min. 24/7 service. Station is at Terminal 2.

Parking

On-site: Hourly garages at T1, T2, T3, T5; Economy Lot F (with shuttle)

Rates: Hourly $4/hour, Economy $14/day

Hotels Near ORD Airport

  • Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport · 0.1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago · 1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare · 1.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Westin O'Hare · 2 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Rosemont · 1.8 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about ORD

Which terminal is United Airlines at ORD?
United Airlines operates from Terminal 1 for domestic and most international flights. Some international arrivals process at Terminal 5.
How long does the CTA Blue Line take from ORD to downtown?
About 45 minutes to downtown Chicago (Clark/Lake or Washington). Fare is $5 from O'Hare. Trains run 24/7 every 5–10 minutes during the day.
How do I get between terminals at ORD?
T1, T2, T3 are connected airside. Terminal 5 (international) is separate — use the free Airport Transit System (ATS) people mover or follow signs landside.
Where is the USO at ORD?
USO O'Hare is at Terminal 2, Lower Level near baggage claim. Open daily 06:00–22:00.