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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.

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  • Phone: 773-686-2200
  • Website: http://www.ohare.com/ohare/home.asp

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    O'Hare International Airport: O'Hare Terminal Five
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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.

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    O'Hare International Airport: Other travel from O'Hare International airport
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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

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  • Website: http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/groundtransohare/ground.shtm

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    O'Hare International Airport: I flew there on American from...
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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!

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    O'Hare International Airport: O'Hare and Midway
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  • Chicago has two airports- O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare while technically within the city limits is really NW of downtown Chicago. It has 4 major terminals connected by a monorail system. United flies out of Terminal 1. Continental, Northwest and US Air out of Terminal 2. Delta and American out of Terminal 3. Most international flights are out of the new international terminal (5) with the exception of Luftansia which leaves from Terminal 1. There is a monorail which connects the terminals to each other and to the remote parking lots. It is best to take the EL (found in the basement of O'Hare) to/from OHare/downtown during rush hour. It is only $1.75 and it is quick (about 40 mins.to the Loop). A taxi will cost between $25 and $40. With traffic and weather it can take over an hour from downtown. Midway airport which is SW of downtown has recently been renovated. It is close to downtown- about a 30 min. cab ride. Discount airlines such as Southwest and ATA fly out of Midway. You can take the Orange line b/w Midway and the Loop. Taxis are abundant. You can go almost anywhere in the city for around $10. Or, you can take our clean, safe transit system (CTA) referred to as the EL for elevated trains.

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  • Website: http://www.flychicago.com

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    O'Hare International Airport: Getting help at O'Hare
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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!

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  • Phone: 773-686-2200
  • Website: http://flychicago.com/fidsohare/

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    O'Hare International Airport: International Flights
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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.

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    O'Hare International Airport: Getting from the Airport to your hotel
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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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  • Website: www.transitchicago.com

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    O'Hare International Airport: How to get to city from Ohare
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  • O'Hare airport is a bit away from the city and there are various means to get to the city. Either you can take a blue line cta train that goes to the city center. It costs 1.75 for a single trip and is the cheapest and most rapid way (45 mins to city). Airport express shuttle takes 15$ per person to any location in the city - they drop you off at the airport - this is the most convinient way to travel. A cab would cost you about 30$ but then you can share a cab if you are in a group. Metra trains go to south chicago and suburbs

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    O'Hare International Airport: Layover at O' Hare
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  • Because O'Hare is a major hub for United and American, a lot of passengers layover at O' Hare. If you have a lot of time, you can take the el into downtown Chicago and grab a bite or take in a sight or two. Budget at least an hour each direction for transportation and an hour to negotiate the airport so I'd only do this with a 6+ hour layover. Another option is to get a day pass for the health club at the Hilton for $10 if you want to go for a swim or get in a quick workout. The Hilton is within walking distance of the terminals. Or since you either don't get or don't want to eat airline food, grab a bite to eat at one of the many good offerings at O' Hare. I usually stop at Pizzeria Uno or Panda for Chinese before hopping on flights, the Tribune food critic suggests Terminal 1-Berghoff, Terminal 2-Fox Skybox, Terminal 3-Wolfgang Puck's.

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