Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, officially opened for commercial use on October 23, 1955, is one of the busiest in the world and serves as a major national air transportation hub in the United States. It also operates numerous international routes to neighboring countries, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Number of Terminals – 4 – Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5, open 24 hours a day.

A free train system (ATS) connects the terminals, car rental offices, parking lots, and the bus stop every 3–5 minutes, 24 hours a day. The secure area of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 is linked by pedestrian walkways, while the free TTB bus connects the secure areas of Terminals 1 and 3 to Terminal 5 every 15 min. from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. SEE MORE

Annual passenger traffic: 80 million passengers passed through it in 2024.

Phone: +1 800 832 6352

Information counters are available on the upper levels of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and on both the upper and lower levels of Terminal 5 (Tel +1 773 894 2427). Travel assistance services are also available throughout all terminals.

 Location

The airport is located 27 km (17 miles) northwest of 'The Loop', Chicago's central business district.

Parking services at Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD)

The airport offers several parking areas for short- and long-term stays. There are passenger pick-up and drop-off zones in front of all terminals. A free waiting area for passenger pick-up is available near the main parking facility (Cell Phone Lot), and a drop-off point is located near the ATS system (Kiss 'n' Fly). More information: Tel +1 773 686 7530.

Main Garage – Facility adjacent to the domestic terminals. Short-term parking is available on level 1 and long-term parking on levels 2 through 6.
International Lot D – Located next to Terminal 5, with outdoor spaces for short-term parking.
Economy Lot F – Located on the fourth and fifth floors of the Multi-Modal Facility, covered and long-term. The free ATS train runs to all terminals 24 hours a day.
Economy Lots G/H – Long-term parking areas with free 24-hour shuttle buses, where you can board the ATS system to the terminals.

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Facilities for passengers with special needs

The facilities include ramps, elevators, adapted restrooms and telephones, Braille signage, designated parking spaces, service animal relief areas, and special lanes at security checkpoints. Public transportation systems are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. Travelers who require special assistance or wheelchairs should inform their airline about their specific needs before traveling.

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