Chicago Airport

Airport maps

 

Map of Chicago airport Terminal 3.

 

Map of Chicago airport Terminal 5.

Flight connections

Complimentary bus service from USA Domestic arrivals in Terminal 3 to British Airways in Terminal 5:

British Airways customers arriving on American Airlines and American Eagle flights in
Terminal 3 can now remain airside as they transit to International Terminal 5 for their British Airways departure. This complimentary bus transfer eliminates the need to leave the secured area and re-enter through security checkpoints at Terminal 5.

The bus service operates daily, departing every 30 minutes from 13:30 - 19:30. The bus departs Terminal 3 from the lower level at Gates G17 and K20, arriving at Terminal 5 at
Gate M14.

Customers will be asked to show their BA boarding pass to a designated representative in the boarding lounge prior to boarding the bus. Please note that the bus service is from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 only.

For international arrivals at Terminal 5:

• Clear immigration and customs on the lower level.
• Re-check your baggage at the re-check area beyond customs.
  

To connect to Iberia in Terminal 3:

• Follow signs to Airport Transit System (ATS) to connect to Terminal 3.
• Clear security and proceed to your departure gate.
  

Connecting from a USA Domestic arrival in Terminal 3 to JAL Japan Airlines, or Royal Jordanian in Terminal 5:

• Follow signs to Airport Transit System (ATS) and proceed to Terminal 5.
• If you have been issued a boarding pass, clear security and proceed to your departure gate.
• If you do not have a boarding pass, please check in at the counter of the airline on which you are traveling.
• All bags will be checked through to destination.
  

How long does it take to transfer between terminals?

• The Airport Transit System (ATS) serves all terminals.
• The ATS operates every 3-5 minutes from 07:00 - 22:00, and every 20 minutes from 22:00 - 07:00.
• Maximum travel time is 10 minutes.
• The ATS is free of charge and easily accessible to persons with disabilities. Elevators are available at each stop.

Lounges

Terraces / First Lounge (British Airways)

• Location details: Terminal 5 Airside between gates M11 and M12
• Opening hours: Daily: 14:00 until the final British Airways departure

Note: Access to First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class.

Admirals Club (American Airlines)

• Location details: Terminal 3, inside the security checkpoint, in the crosswalk between Gates H6 and K6

• Opening hours:
  Sunday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00
  Saturday 05.00 - 21:30
   

Admirals Club (American Airlines)

• Location details: Terminal 3, Concourse G, inside the security checkpoint, across from Gate G8
• Opening hours:
  Sunday - Friday 05:30 - 21:00
  Saturday 07:30 - 18:45
   

Flagship Lounge (American Airlines)

• Location details: Terminal 3, Gate K19
• Opening hours: Daily 06:30 - 22:00

Note: Access to First Class Lounge is restricted to all oneworld Emerald members and those travelling in First Class.
 

First Class and Sakura Lounge (Japan Airlines)

• Location details: Terminal 5, Level 3
• Opening hours: Daily 08:00 - 11:10

Note: Access to First Lounge is restricted to those travelling in First Class.
 

Worldwide Flight Service Lounge* (Royal Jordanian)

Operated by a third party on behalf of Royal Jordanian.

• Location details: Terminal 5 opposite gate 10
• Opening hours: Daily 04:30 - 22:00

* At peak periods, access to certain lounges may be restricted due to capacity constraints. Access is available on the day of departure when the next onward flight is with a oneworld member airline. Access may not apply at a limited number of third party lounges.

Transport links

Train services

A 24-hour train service runs between downtown Chicago and Chicago O'Hare Airport. It is known as the 'L' Blue Line. The journey time is around 45 minutes.

The station is on the lower level concourse in the main airport terminal area. Passengers for Terminal 5 should use the ATS transfer train to/from Terminal 5.

More information about transport at Chicago airport

Taxis

Taxis are available outside each terminal's Arrivals area. The journey time to and from downtown Chicago is 30 - 45 minutes depending on traffic.