Airline Tickets from Chicago

General Info

Airport Address: O'Hare International Airport, PO Box 66142 Chicago, Illinois 60666, USA
Distance and Location: The airport is located 29km (18 miles) northwest of Chicago
Airport Website: www.ohare.com
Airport E-mail: aviation@ci.chi.il.us
Airport Telephone: 773 686 3700 or 686 2200
Country Code: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 4
Moving between Terminals: The airport has its own ATS train system connecting all terminals, the Metra station and the long-term car park (Lot E).

Information and Customer Care Desks

Infodesks (tel: 773 686 2200) are available in Terminals 1, 3 and 5. Multi-lingual staff are on hand to provide information and assist passengers with directions, 24 hours a day. Two Travelers Aid booths are located in Terminal 2.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: There is a full service bank, ATMs, bureau de change facilities and a post office. Cafe and restaurants: There is a variety of restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets and cafés. Shopping facilities: There are numerous shops, including duty-free shops in each terminal. Luggage services: Trolleys are available at all terminals. There are lost property desks staffed by the Chicago Police Department on the upper levels of all terminals. Other services: There is a medical centre, AED units (defibrillators), baby-change facilities, a play area and a 24-hour interfaith chapel.

Car Parking Info

A multi-level parking garage and additional ground level car parks (Lots B and C) service Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Hourly, daily and valet parking is available. Lot D has hourly and daily parking for the International Terminal 5. There are also two car parks available for long-term parking (Lots E and G). Lot E is connected to the ATS rail system connecting all terminals; shuttle buses to the terminals are also available. A third long-term car park, Lot F, is closed until further notice. General parking information is available 24 hours a day (tel: 773 686 7530).

Driving by car from/to Chicago

The airport lies on Route 190. To reach Route 190 from central Chicago, take Route 90; from the north and south suburbs, take Route 294; from the west suburbs, take Route 88, then Route 294.

Public Transportation from/to Chicago

By Railway: The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs a 24-hour train service to downtown Chicago. The CTA station is located on the lowest level of the main parking garage at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (accessible from Terminal 5 on the ATS system). Metra North Central commuter trains serves destinations in Lake and northern Cook counties, with five daily inbound and outbound trains between Antioch and Chicago Union Station. The station at the airport is situated near the remote long-term car parks and is on the ATS system. How to reach: By Taxi: There are taxi ranks outside the Arrivals area of each terminal (journey time: 30-45 minutes to central Chicago). Renting a car: Limousines are available to Chicago and the suburbs, with companies listed on boards for reservations. By Bus: Continental Airport Express shuttle buses depart from all terminals for central Chicago and northern destinations. There is also an hourly shuttle and coach services to Midway Airport. There are a number of regional services available from the airport. The Bus and Shuttle Centre is located on the ground level of Terminal 5 car park. This is the pick-up point for most bus, shuttle and regional services, including hotel courtesy buses. Public transport services are available for disabled travellers.

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