Terminals and concourses | Chicago O'Hare airport (2024)

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.

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

Terminals and concourses | Chicago O'Hare airport (2024)

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What airlines use terminal 3 at ORD? ›

Terminal 3

Air Choice One.
American Airlines.
Cape Air.
Denver Air Connection (Key Lime Air)
Iberia.
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Spirit Airlines.

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What airlines are at terminal 1 at O'Hare? ›

Terminal 1 is used for United Airlines, Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways flights. It contains 52 gates on two concourses, lettered B–C. Terminal 2 is used for most United Express and some mainline United flights, as well as all Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue flights.

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Which airlines are in Terminal 5 at O'Hare? ›

Airlines that use gates at Terminal 5 include Air France, Air India, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Alitalia, American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Copa Airlines, Etihad, JAL, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and more.

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Can you walk from terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at O'Hare? ›

The terminals take between 10-20 minutes to walk between depending on your gate. If you're connecting internationally, you can take the shuttle to Terminal 5, which takes 10 minutes between the two farthest points. (Note that select international flights, such as to Canada, can depart from Terminal 3).

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What flies from Terminal 3? ›

Which airlines fly from Terminal 3 Heathrow?

American Airlines.
Cathay Pacific.
Delta Airlines.
Emirates.
Finnair.
Hainan Airlines.
Iberia Express.

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Where is ORD terminal 4? ›

It became famous during the jet age because it became the world's busiest airport from 1963 to 1998. This bustling and energetic airfield is also well-known for another reason. It has four different terminals — 1, 2, 3, and 5. There is no Terminal 4 at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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Are Terminal 1 and 5 connected at O Hare? ›

It is possible to make a connection between the national terminals and also with the main parking lot, through the Pedestrian Tunnel Level. Terminal Transfer Bus (TTB) allows connection between Terminals 1 and 5 and from Terminal 3 and 5 (boarding pass required).

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What are the different terminals at O Hare? ›

Chicago O'Hare Airport has four passenger terminals, numbered 1, 2, 3 and 5 (the former Terminal 4 is now a bus depot for the airport). If you're changing airlines, you may need to shift from one terminal to another. Unlike many other airports, at O'Hare, some airlines operate out of multiple terminals.

Does United fly out of terminal 2 at O Hare? ›

What terminal is United Airlines at ORD? United Airlines flies in and out of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at O'Hare International Airport, according to a United Airline map. All United Airlines international arrivals for O'Hare International Airport come in at Terminal 5.

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Which airline uses Terminal 5? ›

Terminal 5, which opened on March 27, 2008, was designed by Rogers, Stirk, Harbour & Partners. It was built at a cost of £4.3 billion. It is exclusively used by British Airways and Iberia and has the capacity to handle more than 30 million customers a year.

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What line is Terminal 5 on? ›

Terminal 5 station is the only one at Heathrow Airport where Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line services share the same station.

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Is ORD Terminal 5 new? ›

In January 2023, the CDA celebrated the grand opening of the new eastern extension of Terminal 5, part of a $1.3 billion, multi-year investment to expand and modernize the key gateway at O'Hare.

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How early should I get to O Hare Terminal 5? ›

Larger airports, such as O'Hare and Midway in Chicago, ask that passengers arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure especially if a traveler needs to go to the check-in counter for any reason (i.e., check baggage, etc.).

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How to transfer from terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at O'Hare? ›

How do I get from terminal 3 to terminal 5 at Chicago Airport? O'Hare has a people mover train they call ATS for Airport Transportation System. It'll take you between terminals, and trains come once every three minutes, 24 hours per day.

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Does Southwest fly out of Terminal 5 at O'Hare? ›

Chicago (O'Hare-Terminal 5), IL - ORD. Southwest is operating from Terminal 5, gates M28 and above. Plan for a 20-minute walk from the Ticket Counter to the Departure Gates. There are limited food options past Gate M12.

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Are terminal 2 and 3 connected at ORD? ›

The fully automated free rail system transports passengers to and from Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5, as well as the Multi-Modal Rental Car Facility (MMF), Rental Cars, Economy Parking F, Kiss 'n' Fly, Pace buses and Metro. Frequency: every 10 minutes.

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How big is terminal 3 at ORD? ›

Terminal 3 at ORD is one of the airport's largest terminals located within concourses G, H, K, and L, which together house 75 gates.

Does Terminal 3 have domestic flights? ›

Gates 131-134 (Ground Level)

The domestic wing of T3 is also fitted with four bus gates at apron/ramp level. Passengers meeting their flights at Gates 131-134 are sent on an escalator ride deep into the bowels of T3, passing Level 2 (the arrivals concourse) until they reach the ground floor.

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What terminal does Delta use at O'Hare? ›

Did we mention that we're located in Terminal 5 (T5) with our partner airlines? This means you'll also enjoy seamless connections during your journey.