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I don't know if O'Hare still holds the title of the busiest airport in the world but it is quite huge.
O'Hare is the largest of the two Chicago airports, with Midway being the other. It's located NW of downtown Chicago.
The best way to get to/from O'Hare is via the CTA Blue Line. It's a bit of a hike with a number of bags but the inexpensive cost is well worth it. Leave a Comment
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If you have a lot of luggage or prefer not to take public transportation, there are several other options for getting to and from O'Hare.
Taxi-costs about $35-40 each way and take you directly to your hotel. You can catch taxis in front of every terminal, first come, first serve.
Continental Airport Express-cost is $25 each way, $46 round trip if you book online. The cost goes down if you have more people, check the website for more info and current pricing. It sounds like they take you directly to your hotel but you may have to share and the trip might be longer than with a taxi.
Rental car-unless you are traveling a lot to areas outside of Chicago, rethink renting a car. Public transportation, walking and taxis in Chicago should be adequate for your stay.
For additional options see the website listed below.
Historical note-Travelers to O'Hare will notice that their luggage tags read ORD. Originally O'Hare was called Orchard Field, it was renamed in 1949 for Butch O'Hare, a World War II fighter pilot from Chicago who was a war hero. If you'd like to read more about Butch O'Hare, here's a good link:
http://www.ohare.com/ohare/about/about_butch.shtm Leave a Comment
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Most international flights from O'Hare depart from Terminal Five (except for certain departures on American and United Airlines), and all international flights arrive here. It's only a short "people mover" ride from Terminals One, Two and Three. (Unfortunately, the "people mover" doesn't leave from the terminals themselves; you have to schlepp your bags a little distance to reach the "people mover" stations.) Whatever happened to Terminal Four? Don't ask. (I think flights to Hogwarts leave from Terminal Four.) The International flight check-in hall is a hive of activity, especially at holiday time, but it is well-designed and there is plenty of space to mill around. Still, I can't help but note that the restaurant and shopping facilities here are pretty meager, especially when compared with such true international hubs as Amsterdam and London Heathrow. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Even though it recently lost its title as "the world's busiest airport", the Chicago O'Hare International Airport is still one of the biggest airports in the world. It was named in honor of Edward "Butch" O'Hare, who became the US Navy's first flying ace during World War II, and an F4F-3 Wildcat fighter plane he might have flown is on display at the airport. Even though it is quite easy to find your way once you reach the airport, getting there can sometimes be a bit of a challenge because of all the traffic, and you also need to allow yourself enough time to check-in as there can be a really long line-up to get to the counter and then to get through security. Since I was flying with Air Canada, I arrived and departed from Terminal 2. There were several restaurants and stores, so even if I got there pretty early, walking around the terminal and watching all the planes take off and land made the time go by really fast! Leave a Comment
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When you arrive at O'Hare look for a booth like this on the baggage level. The person there should be able to assist you with any questions you may have.
But don't pull out a camera or the same thing may happen to you that occurred to me! Leave a Comment
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I flew there on American from La Guardia, New York into O'Hare Airport - very quick and easy. Chicago O'Hare airport is very modern with some nice shops, and OK places to eat, which was handy on the way out as the flight was delayed...
The rail system is very good in Chicago - in particular - generally the CTA system (which includes the famous 'El' (elevated railway) will take you around the city, and the Metra will take you to the suburbs and further afield. In particular, the CTA Blue line makes getting to and from O'Hare airport a breeze. Check out the CTA website and the Metra webiste for more information.You need to walk around the centre to make the most of it - best in daylight! Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Until 1998 O'Hare was the busiest airport in the world. Other airports may have stolen a march on O'Hare, but it hasn't got any less busier, the other airports just got even more air traffic. Compared to other airports of its kind, like Heathrow, Frankfurt and LAX, it's quite well ordered and easy to navigate. It does, however, have a bad reputation for delays, especially at peak times, so be prepared.
Getting there can also be problematic at peak times. A taxi ride from the centre should take only about 40 minutes, but at rush hour this can double, or worse. Many people recommend taking the Orange line from the center at peak hours. This takes about 30 minutes, rush hour or not. Leave a Comment
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Mid-Continent (ICT) to O’Hare (ORD) by American Eagle
Online booking - Very good
Aircraft - ERJ-145
Cost – N/A
Distance – 580 miles
Duration – 1 hour 47 minutes
Class - Economy
Service - Good
Legroom - Average
Entertainment - Nil
Meals – Complementary Soft Drink
Date – February 2005 Leave a Comment Theme: AirplanePhone: 1-800-433-7300Website: www.aa.com
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If you are staying in a downtown hotel and flying into either Midway or O'Hare Airports, you might want to consider a train/taxi combo.
First, if you are arriving into Chicago during the day, take the "El" train from the airport into downtown. Midway and O'Hare are the last stops on the Orange and Blue lines, respectively, so you don't have to worry which directions they are headed. Find out where your hotel is in relation to the El. If it is close to the train, find out which stop to get off at and how to get to your hotel from there. If it is more than a few blocks you might want to jump into a taxi and let the driver take you the rest of the way. If you take the train/taxi combo, you will pay about $8. If you take a taxi directly from the airport to your hotel, you will pay $30 to $45. And you won't be saving too much time. (If you are arriving/departing during the day, a taxi might take longer as it will be stuck in traffic.)
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Last I checked, O'Hare International Airport has more pasengers (daily, weekly, monthly, & annually) than any other airport world-wide. But I think the title fluctuates amongst ATL & DFW too!
There are info-booths located on lower levels at domestic and on both levels at international. There's also a currency exchange on the lower level of the international terminal.
It's maybe 15 miles from to downtown and takes maybe an hour at peak times, but like a half-hour if the traffic is REALLY good. Taxi fare is around $30-$50. Leave a Comment Theme: AirplanePhone: 773-686-2200Website: www.flychicago.com Other Contact: www.united.com
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