--- iata: ORD name: Chicago O'Hare International Airport city: Chicago country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-08-27' officialWebsite: 'https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx' sources: - 'https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx' - >- https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/ServicesAmenities/services/Pages/lounges.aspx - 'https://www.transitchicago.com/airports/' - 'https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/tofrom/publictransit/Pages/default.aspx' - 'https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/chicago-ohare-ord-airport/' - 'https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/ServicesAmenities/amenities/Pages/yoga.aspx' quickFacts: - >- 4 terminals: T1 (United domestic), T2 (United/American), T3 (American), T5 (international) - >- United and American are the dominant carriers with extensive domestic networks - Free 24/7 Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking - >- CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from T2/3 to downtown Chicago ($5 one-way from airport) - T5 handles most international arrivals with dedicated customs - >- Multiple United Clubs and American Admirals Clubs plus Priority Pass option in T5 - 'Yoga Room on T3 Rotunda Mezzanine, open daily 6:00–22:00' bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 2 hours domestic / 3 hours international detail: 'TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available in T1, T2, T5.' summary: Security peaks 7-9am and 3-6pm; use app wait times. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Confirm terminal before booking rideshare detail: United flyers stick to T1/T2; American to T3. summary: T1/T2/T3 domestic; T5 international only—ATS connects free. category: terminal - label: Food title: Grab Giordano's or Lou Malnati's pre-security if time allows detail: T5 has more international variety but pricier. summary: Airside options solid in T1 and T3 but crowded at peaks. category: food - label: Status title: Check United or American app for gate changes detail: Polaris and Flagship access requires long-haul business/first. summary: ORD has frequent gate shifts; ATS ride is quick between terminals. category: status lounges: - name: United Club hours: Varies by location access: - United Club membership - Star Alliance Gold - Day pass available bestFor: - Work - Domestic layovers summary: Reliable for United flyers; multiple locations in T1 make it convenient. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Showers at some - Food and bar - name: United Polaris Lounge hours: Varies access: - United Polaris business/first - Star Alliance business on long-haul bestFor: - Long layovers - Premium passengers summary: Best ORD lounge for eligible international business/first passengers. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Showers - Premium dining - Quiet zones - name: American Admirals Club hours: Varies by location access: - Admirals Club membership - oneworld Sapphire - Day pass available bestFor: - Work - Domestic connections summary: Solid for American flyers but can get crowded; two locations help. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 3 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Food and bar - name: Swissport Lounge hours: Varies access: - Priority Pass - Select airline programs bestFor: - Budget PP access summary: >- Basic snacks and Wi-Fi with frequent capacity or access limits; weak Priority Pass pick. verdict: skip terminal: Terminal 5 amenities: - Snacks - Wi-Fi - Seating - name: LOT Business Lounge hours: Varies access: - LOT/Turkish business - Star Alliance business - Select paid access bestFor: - Star Alliance international summary: >- Solid Star Alliance option in T5 with hot buffet and better comfort than Swissport. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 5 amenities: - Hot food - Bar - Seating waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Hudson News or similar zone: airside price: $3-4 for 500ml summary: Standard convenience pricing; multiple spots post-security. location: 'Near United Club B6, airside' terminal: Terminal 1 - kind: refill name: Water fountain zone: airside price: Free summary: Reliable free refill near major lounge cluster. location: 'Near Gate G8 Admirals Club entrance, airside' terminal: Terminal 3 isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Lounge water stations zone: airside price: Free summary: Best quality free option if you have access; filtered and plentiful. location: Inside United Polaris Lounge near C18 terminal: Terminal 1 isBestQuality: true airportistScore: 7.2 slug: ord region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/ord](/airports/ord). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/ord) - [Lounge directory](/airports/ord/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago, United States · North America Solid major hub with good food and transport options but suffers from congestion, gate sprawl, and variable delays. ## Airportist Score **7.2 / 10** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 6.8 - Food: 7.5 - Transport: 7.8 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 83M (pre-2020 peak; recent ~70M+) - Terminals: 4 active terminals - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 75% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - United and American domestic connections - CTA Blue Line value - Lounge variety for premium flyers - 24/7 operations ## Watch out for - Peak-hour security and curb congestion - Frequent gate changes across terminals - T5 international arrival waits - Limited Priority Pass quality ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/ord/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/ord/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/ord/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/ord/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/ord/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/ord/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/ord/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/ord/reviews.md)