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Updated February 2009
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:
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 O'Hare Terminal 1 by rmdw
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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 Thank you Mayor Daley by yooperprofLeave 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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 O'Hare Airport in Chicago by FlyingElizabeth
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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 Visitor's Information Booth by rmdw
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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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 by grayfo
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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As a person who flys at least once a month, I thought I would make an attempt at providing a discussion on my take on O'Hare airport.
If you are flying United, most likely you will be flying out of Terminal 1. The terminal is divided into the B concourse (close to ticketing) and C concourse. To get to the C concourse you have to go underground thru a pyschedelic tunnel. It is quite a distance to get to C gates (despite the people movers) so leave yourself extra time. If you are flying long distance (California, Shanghai) or short distances (Detroit, Columbus) you will most likely fly out of the C Concourse. United also flies out of Terminal 2 (E gates) for its United Express flights. Regardless, you need to check in for all United flights in Terminal 1. It often takes 20-40 mins. to get your luggage from a United Express flights so better to check your luggage at the gate (yes, you can do this). If you are connecting, there is a free shuttle that runs during the day from gate C9 to terminal 2 (E3).
United has self-check in computers both in the ticketing area and in the causeway from long-term parking (carry on only). To check-in, use a credit card, follow the prompts and check bags if needed. You can even change your seats. On United, if you are checking luggage, you MUST check in at Terminal 1 regardless of what terminal you are flying out of.
The security line for Terminal one is in the center of the ticketing area. The priority line for Premier and above has been moved to the far side near the entrance to Terminal 2. However, they rarely have it staffed correctly so you end up waiting for the first class passengers with too much carry on to pass through.
If you are flying into Terminal 2 at O'Hare (check your itinerary), it is best not to check your luggage (they can gate check it) as it takes around 40 minutes for them to move the luggage over to the Terminal 1 baggage claim where all United luggage is picked up. Leave a Comment
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 Terminal 3 - American Airlines by riorich55
Most of the time from O'Hare I am going through Terminal 3 which is shown in the picture. This is the main terminal for American Airlines which gets most of my business as it is the one the company I work for recommends (which means use unless you have no other option).
If anybody has come into Chicago from international locations they have flown through O'Hare and even most domestic travelers at one point or another have at least stopped to change planes at O'Hare on there way to other destinations.
There are enough sit down restaurants and snack bars along with the typical book stores and novelty stores here. One thing I have noticed over the years of traveling is that there is really a lack of retail outlets as compared to some of the other newer airports. Not a bad thing for me as I rarely buy anything at an airport, but if you need a diversion for a long wait at least you could window shop.
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