O'Hare airport is composed of 4 terminals, one of which is exclusively for international flights (T5). A free people mover train connects passengers to all terminals, as well as the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) for rental cars, Economy Parking Lot F, Kiss 'n' Fly, Pace buses and Metra. In addition, a free shuttle bus (TTB) provides connection service between the security area in T5 and terminals T1, T2 and T3. LEARN MORE
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Terminal 1
This terminal has concourses B (B1-B24) and C (C1-C31) with a total of 55 gates. Terminal 1 mainly operates all United Airlines flights, domestic and international.
Concourse B contains passenger check-in, baggage claim, and security screening areas. Concourse C is a satellite terminal with gates on all sides and connected to Concourse B via an underground pedestrian tunnel.
Upper level:On the Upper Level there is a direct connection with the roadway and departures. It has also a direct connection with the Airport Transit System (ATS).
Lower level:On the Lower Level there is the Ground Transportation Area: Airport Express, Car Rental, Taxis and Limousines, Suburban and Reserved Taxis, Charter Buses. Bus Shuttle Center is located at Level 1.
Airlines: All Nippon Airways - Lufthansa - United Airlines
Lounges
United (United Club) - Gate B6. Gate B18, Gate C10
UnitedPolaris Lounge(International first and business only) - Gate C18
Services
- Restaurants and bars
- Shops
- Duty Free
- Power Stations
- Business and Meeting Rooms
- Family Restrooms
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Travelers Aid
- Mother Rooms
- All Gender Toilets
Terminal 2
It opeartes domestic flights under Concourses E (E1-E17) and F (F1-F27) with 42 gates.
Baggage Level
Ground Transportation available from T2 is: Airport Express, Rental Cars, Charter Buses, Suburban and Reserved Taxis, Regular Cabs, Reserved Limousines. Bus/Shuttle Center is located at Level 1. From the Bus/Shuttle Center depart various CTA Trains to City. Hotel Hilton is located close to the Lower Level as well as the Parking facilities. Parking facilities: Main Parking Garage Lot A.
Ticketing Level
In this level passengers can do the check-in and go to gates.
Airlines: Air Canada - Alaska Airlines - JetBlue - Southern Airways Express
Lounges
United (United Club) - Gate F9
Services
- Restaurants and bars
- Shops
- Duty Free
- Power Stations
- Business and Meeting Rooms
- Family Restrooms
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Travelers Aid
- Mother Rooms
- All Gender Toilets
Terminal 3
This terminal contains concourses G (G1A-G21), H (H-H18), K (K1-k20) and L (L1-L18) with 85 gates. All domestic by American and American Eagle flights are processed on this terminal. This terminal also houses Iberia and Japan Airlines.
Baggage Level
It is the lower level, and it houses arrivals and baggage claim, as well as access to Ground Transportation options.
Ticketing Level
Here passengers can access to departure gates after doing the check-in.
Pedestrian Tunnel Level that connects T3 with T2 and T1.Hotel Hilton is located near this area as well as the Main Parking Garage and the Bus/Shuttle Bus Center (at level 1) with CTA Trains service to City.
Airlines: Air Choice One - American Airlines - Cape Air - Contour Airlines - Denver Air Connection (Key Lime Air) - Iberia Airlines - Japan Airlines (JAL) - Spirit Airlines
Lounges
American/JAL/Iberia(Admiral's Club) - Gate G8, Gate L2A, Gate H6/K6
American Flagship Lounge Gate H6/K6
Services
- Restaurants and bars
- Shops
- Duty Free
- Power Stations
- Business and Meeting Rooms
- Family Restrooms
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Travelers Aid
- Mother Rooms
Terminal 5 (international)
Terminal 5 contains Concourse M (M1-M40) and 36 gates. It operates almost all O'Hare's international departures and arrivals (except flights from Air Canada, American and United from airports with U.S. border preclearance). Distance between the check-in counters and the gates is huge, be prepared for long walks.
Baggage level
This level hosts the Arrivals and Baggage Claim 3A to 3. It is also home of the ATS train station which joints Terminal 5 with the other airport terminals and with the ground transportation options.
Ticketing level
This is the Departures level where ticketing and check-in is done.
Airlines: Aer Lingus - AeroMexico - Air France - Air India - Air New Zealand - Air Serbia - All Nippon (international arrivals) - American Airlines (international arrivals) - Austrian Airlines - Avianca - British Airways - Cathay Pacific Airways - Copa Airlines - Delta Air Lines - EVA Air - Emirates - Ethiopian Airlines - Etihad Airways - Finnair - Frontier Airlines - Iberia Airlines (arrivals) - Icelandair - Japan Airlines (Arrivals) - KLM Royal Dutch - Korean Air - LOT Polish Airlines - Lufthansa (arrivals) - Qatar Airways - Royal Jordanian - Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) - Southwest Airlines - Sun Country - SWISS - TAP Air Portugal - Turkish Airlines - United (international arrivals) - VivaAerobus - Volaris - Westjet Airlines
Lounges
Delta (Sky Club) Gate M13
Swissport Lounge Gate M13
SAS Lounge Near Gate M19
British Airways Lounge Near Gate M17
Services
- fast food, cafes, restaurants and shops
- Family restrooms
- Shoeshine
- Wi-Fi
- Currency exchange
- ATM machines
- Luggage carts
- Volunteer assistance
- VIP lounges
