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- To downtownCTA Blue Line, 24 hours, 40–45 min to the Loop. $5 boarding at O'Hare (tap a contactless card or Ventra). Station is under the parking garage; follow "Trains to City" from T1, T2 or T3. From T5 take the ATS to T2 first.details
- Uber / LyftPickups are on the upper (Departures) level at T2 (doors 2A–2G) and T3 (zones 3G–3K) only. Arriving at T1 or T5, go to T2 — T1 is a short walk or one ATS stop, T5 is about 5 min on the ATS.details
- Between terminalsFree ATS train, 24 h, landside, every 3–5 min at peak, T1–T2–T3–T5–rental cars. T1, T2 and T3 also connect airside on foot. Airside to T5 is a bus from gate C18B or G17/K20, 11:30–21:30 only.details
- NursingMothers' Rooms (24/7) at B10, the E5/F9 crossover, the T3 Rotunda, L6 and M8/M20/M32/M37. Mamava pods at B7, C11, C23, E1, F1, G12, K1, K5, K19, L24.details
Getting to and from the airport 13
CTA Blue Line to downtown (the Loop)Train Station on the lower level of the main parking garage. From T1, T2 or T3 baggage claim follow "Trains to City" signs down to the basement pedestrian tunnels (under 10 min walk). From T5 ride the ATS to T2 or T3 first.
40–45 min to downtown. Elevator to the platform; ask CTA staff for a gap-filler board. Trains continue through the Loop to Forest Park.
Metra North Central Service (O'Hare Transfer station)Train Behind the Multi-Modal Facility, northeast corner of the building. Take the ATS to the MMF (last stop) and walk through.
Serves Union Station downtown and north/northwest suburbs to Antioch. Few trains a day; the Blue Line is the practical choice for downtown.
Pace suburban buses (routes 250 and 330)Bus Multi-Modal Facility, bus bays 8 and 9. Take the ATS from any terminal.
Route 250 daily to Des Plaines Metra and Evanston; route 330 weekdays and Saturday to Summit via Archer/Harlem.
Taxi stands (every terminal)Taxi Lower level curb outside baggage claim at T1, T2, T3 and T5. Follow "Taxi" signs; a starter loads the cabs.
Never take a ride offered on the upper level or away from the stand. For an accessible cab ask the starter.
Suburban taxis and pre-arranged limosTaxi / limo Lower level, middle commercial lane (lane 2) at T1, T2 and T3; inner commercial lane at T5. Limo list posted near the information booth across from door C on each terminal's lower level.
City cabs at the stand do not serve some suburbs; suburban cabs must be called ahead. Pre-arranged limo wait is 5–20 min after you call.
Hotel and off-airport parking shuttlesShuttle Terminal 2 Arrivals (lower level) curb. Some shuttles also stop at T5; ask your provider.
Moved from the old Bus/Shuttle Center to T2. From T1 or T3 walk or take the ATS to T2.
Regional coaches (Van Galder, Peoria Charter, Purdue shuttles)Bus Multi-Modal Facility bus bays. Take the ATS from any terminal.
Scheduled buses to Madison, Rockford, Peoria, Champaign, West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Charter buses instead load on the lower level commercial lanes (T5 door 5D).
Rental car counters (Multi-Modal Facility)Car rental All on-airport rental companies are inside the MMF. Ride the ATS to the last stop (about 10 min from T1, 24 h).
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty. Off-site ACE and Routes pick up at MMF bus bay 1.
Kiss-N-Fly (private car pickup / drop-off)Pickup zone Northwest corner of the Multi-Modal Facility, out door 6. Ride the ATS from your terminal.
Friends and family can wait here without circling the terminal roads. Also the WAV ride-hail pickup point at the MMF.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 3
Airport Transit System (ATS)Inter-terminal train Stations at T1, T2, T3, T5 and the MMF. Follow "ATS" signs from baggage claim; stations sit above the parking structure side of each terminal.
Every 3–5 min at peak, about 10 min T1 to MMF. Landside only — connecting between T5 and T1–T3 by ATS means re-clearing TSA.
Terminal Transfer Bus to/from Terminal 5 (airside)Airside shuttle bus T1 at gate C18B (B1 stop closed for construction). T3 at gates G17 and K20. T5 at gate M13.
Boarding pass for a same-day flight from the destination terminal required. Outside these hours exit security, take the ATS and re-clear TSA.
Walking between T1, T2 and T3 after securityAirside walkway Follow overhead signs; T1 B/C connect via the underground walkway, T2 and T3 join at the Rotunda end of concourses.
Allow 10–20 min between far concourses. T5 is not connected this way.
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Families and nursing 12
Mothers' RoomNursing room Concourse B, at gate B10
Private room with seating, sink, outlets, changing surface and soft lighting. ADA compliant.
Mothers' RoomNursing room Crossover between gates E5 and F9
Seating, sink, outlets, changing surface. Family Lounge and Companion Plus restroom are nearby at F1.
Mothers' Room (Rotunda)Nursing room Terminal 3 Rotunda, mezzanine level, next to the Yoga Room
Mothers' RoomNursing room Concourse L, at gate L6
Mothers' Rooms (four)Nursing room Concourse M, at gates M8, M20, M32 and M37
Four rooms spread along the M concourse. Seating, sink, outlets, changing surface.
Mothers' Rooms (Multi-Modal Facility)Nursing room Level 1, one on the north side and one on the south side
Useful if you are waiting for a rental car or regional bus.
Mamava lactation podsNursing pod Gate B7, gate C11 and gate C23
Lockable pods for nursing or pumping. Unlock with the free Mamava app. Hours not stated by the airport; pods are normally available whenever the concourse is open.
Mamava lactation podsNursing pod Gate E1, and gate F1 near the Family Lounge
Mamava lactation podsNursing pod Gate G12, gate K1, gate K5, gate K19 and gate L24
Unlock with the Mamava app. No pods listed in Concourse H; use the Mothers' Room at the Rotunda.
ORD Family LoungePlay area Terminal 2 main hall, just past security, near gate F1
Kids' play space, colourful seating, device charging and stroller parking. Companion Plus restroom and all-gender restrooms with changing stations are directly across. Reachable airside on foot from T1 and T3.
All-gender single-user restrooms with changing stationsFamily washroom T1 at B1, B10, C19 and baggage claim. T2 across from the Family Lounge, E5 and baggage claim. T3 at G11, Rotunda, H2, H5, H12, K1, L10, L21, L24 and baggage claim. T5 near the checkpoint (landside) and in the food court. MMF Level 1 escalator cores.
Single-user rooms that work as family washrooms. All restrooms at O'Hare are wheelchair accessible.
Formula, breast milk and baby food through securityPolicy TSA checkpoints
Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks and baby food are exempt from the 3.4 oz / 100 ml limit and need not fit in a quart bag. Tell the officer at the start of screening. Ice packs allowed. The child does not have to be with you.
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Lounges 14
United Polaris LoungeAirline lounge Concourse C, near gate C18
- United Polaris and Star Alliance long-haul business/first, same-day international departure or connection
- Not for domestic first class or United Club members
Showers and sit-down dining. The airport lists it as international first and business only.
United ClubAirline lounge Concourse B, near gate B6
- United Club members
- Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- United Club co-brand cards
- One-time passes sold by United
United ClubAirline lounge Concourse B, near gate B18
- United Club members
- Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- United Club co-brand cards
- One-time passes sold by United
United ClubAirline lounge Concourse C, near gate C10
- United Club members
- Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- United Club co-brand cards
- One-time passes sold by United
United Club (Terminal 2)Airline lounge Concourse F near gate F9 (airport page); a 2026 third-party listing puts it near F1 — look for signage from the F concourse entrance.
- United Club members
- Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- United Club co-brand cards
- One-time passes sold by United
The airport's lounge page also lists a club at gate E7; it may be closed during Terminal 2 construction. Confirm in the United app.
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)Airline lounge Between gates H6 and K6, upstairs
- Admirals Club members and day passes
- American / oneworld business and first
- oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
- Eligible Citi / AAdvantage cards
Largest Admirals Club at O'Hare; Flagship Lounge shares the entrance.
American Airlines Admirals Club (G)Airline lounge Concourse G, near gate G8
- Admirals Club members and day passes
- American / oneworld business and first
- oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
American Airlines Admirals Club (L)Airline lounge Concourse L, near gate L2A, at the start of the concourse
- Admirals Club members and day passes
- American / oneworld business and first
- oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
American Airlines Flagship LoungeAirline lounge Between gates H6 and K6, upper level, through the Admirals Club entrance
- American / oneworld long-haul first and business
- oneworld Emerald and Sapphire on qualifying international itineraries
- Not open to Admirals Club members or day passes
Access rules are American's and are not spelled out on the airport page; check aa.com before relying on entry.
Delta Sky ClubAirline lounge Concourse M, near gate M13
- Delta One and SkyTeam business / first
- Delta Sky Club members
- Delta Reserve and Amex Platinum cardholders flying Delta the same day
Delta moved all ORD operations to Terminal 5 in 2022; there is no Sky Club in T2 any more.
Air France LoungeAirline lounge Concourse M, near gate M17
- Air France / KLM business and La Première
- Flying Blue Elite Plus and SkyTeam Elite Plus on SkyTeam flights
- Priority Pass at off-peak times (third-party report)
Opened late 2025 per frequent-flyer reports; the airport lists it under Air France Business.
LOT Business LoungeAirline lounge Concourse M, near gate M18
- LOT, Turkish and other Star Alliance business class
- Star Alliance Gold on partner flights
- Airline club memberships listed on LOT's page
Swissport LoungePay-in lounge Concourse M, near gate M18, upper level
- Priority Pass
- Business class on contracted airlines (Emirates, Finnair and others)
- Paid walk-up entry, space permitting
Main Priority Pass option at O'Hare. There are no Priority Pass lounges in T1, T2 or T3.
Wingtips LoungePay-in lounge Concourse M, near gate M19
- Business class on contracted airlines (including some United T5 flights)
- SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Amex Platinum (enrolment required) per American Express lounge finder
Hours not published by the airport; often open only around international departure banks.
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Accessibility 5
Companion Plus Restroom (adult changing table, ceiling lift, showers)Assisted changeroom Terminal 2, across from the Family Lounge near gate F1
Adult-size changing table with powered ceiling lift (up to 330 lb), two accessible showers, accessible toilet and sink. The only one at O'Hare; reachable airside from T1 and T3.
Wheelchair and mobility assistancePolicy Request through your airline
The airport does not provide wheelchairs or escorts; each airline runs its own service. Add it to your booking before travel. For help at screening, TSA Cares 855-787-2227 (72 h ahead). Airport ADA coordinator 773-894-3728 (Mon–Fri 9–5).
Accessible taxis and wheelchair-accessible ride-hailGround transport Ask the cab starter at the taxi line outside baggage claim, lower level, any terminal. WAV ride-hail picks up on the lower level of every terminal and at the MMF Kiss-N-Fly.
Choose UberWAV, or turn on Access Mode in Lyft. For a ride to the airport call the city WAV dispatcher 888-928-2227. Standard ride-hail pickups are upstairs at T2/T3, but WAV stays on the lower level.
Sunflower lanyards (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower)Hidden disabilities Airside at Travelers Aid desks — gate C18 (T1), gate F4 (T2), gate K2 (T3), gate M15 (T5). Landside at lower level near doors 1C, 2C and 3C, the T5 upper lobby near doors 5C/5D, and the MMF near door 4 (24/7).
Wear the lanyard to signal to staff that you may need extra time or help.
Sensory bags, sensory maps and social storySensory support Sensory bags at airport information desks (gates B6, C18, F4, K2, M15). Maps, POV video and social story on flychicago.com/sensory.
O'Hare has no dedicated sensory room as of this review. Bags contain fidget tools, headphones and visual aids. The sensory map marks high- and low-stimulation areas for planning a route.
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Rest, showers, quiet 4
O'Hare Airport Chapel (interfaith)Prayer / quiet room Terminal 2 mezzanine level, above the Alaska and JetBlue ticket counters, next to the USO. Before security.
Prayer books, rugs, rosaries and wudu facilities. Catholic and Protestant services; call 773-686-2636 for times.
Interfaith RoomPrayer / quiet room Concourse M, at gate M25
Open floor for prayer, qibla compass, shoe storage, wooden benches. The only airside prayer space at O'Hare.
Yoga RoomQuiet room Mezzanine level of the Terminal 3 Rotunda, reached from the Rotunda between concourses G, H and K
Mats, mirrors, frosted glass, instructional video. Doubles as a quiet room. Public restroom on the mezzanine for changing. Mothers' Room next door.
Showers Free accessible showers in the Companion Plus Restroom, T2 across from the Family Lounge. Otherwise only inside the Polaris, Flagship and Swissport lounges.
No pay-per-use public shower facility at O'Hare. The Hilton (landside, between T1–T3) is the fallback.
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Pets and service animals 4
Service animal relief area (indoor)Pet relief area Concourse C, next to gate C10
Service animal relief areas (indoor, two)Pet relief area Terminal 3 Rotunda (between T2 and T3), and Concourse L at gate L26, end of the hall across from the windows
The T3 main hall relief area is closed for construction.
Service animal relief areas (indoor, four)Pet relief area Near gate M8; between gates M25 and M26 in the restroom bank across from Butcher and the Burger; in the arrivals sterile corridor before US Customs; and in international baggage claim.
The two arrivals-side areas let you relieve an animal before and after customs without leaving the building.
Outdoor pet relief areasPet relief area Lower level outside door 1A (T1), door 2E (T2) and door 5B (T5); at the MMF outside door 6 by the Kiss-N-Fly. No outdoor area listed at T3 — use T2.
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Services 5
Free unlimited Wi-Fi and power workstationsWi-Fi Everywhere in all terminals
Join "_Free_ORD_Wi-Fi" or "Boingo Hotspot", open a non-https page and choose "Watch Ad to Connect". No time limit. Free outlet workstations at B5, B11, B12, B14, B19, C5, C15, C21, C28, E8, F2, F5, G13, G17, H12, K9, K12, L10B, M13.
Travelers Aid information desksInformation desk Airside at gates B6 and C18 (T1), F4 (T2), K2 (T3), M15 (T5). T5 also has desks in the upper- and lower-level lobbies.
Pick up sensory bags and Sunflower lanyards here. Staff also help stranded or distressed travellers.
Lost and found (by location)Lost and found No single office. Public terminal areas and parking (except keys) Chicago Police 773-686-2385; parking keys 773-686-7530; ATS 773-462-0400; rental cars/MMF 773-462-9515; T5 customs area 773-686-3157.
Items left at a checkpoint go to TSA's online lost-and-found form; items left at a gate or on the plane go to the airline.
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport (on-site)Hotel Directly across the roadway from T1, T2 and T3, above the CTA station. Indoor walkways from the lower level of each domestic terminal; from T5 take the ATS to T1–T3.
Only hotel inside the airport. Restaurants, grab-and-go market, fitness centre, UPS Store. The walkway also leads straight to the Blue Line.
USO O'Hare centresMilitary lounge T2 mezzanine, before security, next to the chapel (9:00–21:00). T3 Rotunda mezzanine, G concourse side, after security (9:00–17:00).
- Active-duty military and dependents with ID
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Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.