Terminal 1Concourses B and C
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 1, Chicago, IL 60666FAA rank #3 · Large hub
ORDChicago
O’Hare International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
At ORD, terminal knowledge matters. Budget extra time for remote parking and Terminal 5, and use the ATS for the rental-car center or landside terminal transfers.
Arrival planner
When should I be at ORD?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakWeekday mornings and late-afternoon travel banks are commonly busiest; allow more time around holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
Checkpoint availability and hours vary by terminal. Confirm the airline terminal and review current TSA information before arrival.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy G/H$16/dayUncovered; shuttle connection
Economy F$30/dayCovered; Airport Transit System connection
Main garage$43/dayCovered terminal-area parking
Premier$63/dayCovered, closest reserved product
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup locations are designated by terminal and can change with roadway work; follow in-app directions and airport signs rather than assuming your drop-off curb.
Rental counters are at the Multi-Modal Facility, reached on the free Airport Transit System.
Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are walkable; the Airport Transit System links all terminals and the Multi-Modal Facility outside security.
O'Hare cell-phone lotEnter from Bessie Coleman DriveO'Hare Cell Phone Lot, Bessie Coleman Drive, Chicago, IL 60666
Free cell-phone waiting areas are available; the driver must remain with the vehicle until the passenger is ready.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingLevel 2 charging is available in Economy Lot F and selected garage locations.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightO'Hare operates 24 hours, but secure-side access and concessions follow flight schedules and an overnight stay is not comfortable.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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