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ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport

Essentials

With connections to more cities around the globe than any other airport, Chicago O'Hare flies more than 70 million passengers a year from its four terminals. The airport is 17 miles north-west of the Windy City, 45 minutes by train.

Airport code

ORD

Airport website

O'Hare International Airport website

Airport tel

+1 773 686 3700

No. of terminals

Four

Distance from city centre

17 miles (27km) north-west of Chicago.

Transport between terminals

Use the free 24-hour airport transit system (ATS) to move between terminals (allow 10 minutes to travel from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5). Services run every four minutes, and the train also connects to the long-term parking lot. If you want to stretch your legs it's possible to walk between Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (allow 30 minutes).

Airport parking

The airport has hourly, daily and valet parking conveniently close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and short-term parking at international Terminal 5. The more remote long-term car parks are linked to the terminals by ATS shuttle bus. Payment is by cash or credit card. Prior reservation is not possible.

Time zone

GMT -6 (GMT -5 in summer).

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