O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Airport Guide
Traveler Snapshot
Start with ORD's map, TSA wait times, and terminal guide.
Use the main airport guide to move quickly between 4 terminals, security timing, and the busiest food and shopping pages. Peak TSA waits can reach 33 minutes.
- Terminals
- 4
- Restaurants
- 35+
- Shops
- 9+
- Peak TSA
- 33 min
- Peak CBP
- 78 min
Useful pages for this airport
- ORD Airport MapFind terminals, gates, security, and pickup before you travel.
- ORD TSA Wait TimesCheck busy windows and historical checkpoint patterns.
- ORD Immigration Wait TimesCheck customs and CBP processing times for international arrivals.
- ORD Arrival GuidePlan how early to arrive for domestic and international flights.
- ORD Terminal GuideOpen the right terminal before you head to the airport.
Start with ORD's map, TSA wait times, terminal guide, and food options. This airport guide helps you jump straight to 4 terminals, 35 restaurants, and 9 shops. Everything here is refreshed regularly so you can plan with confidence.
Popular Pages for ORD
Open the pages travelers use most when they already know this airport is on their route.
ORD Airport Map
Find terminals, gates, security, and pickup before you travel.
ORD TSA Wait Times
Check busy windows and historical checkpoint patterns.
ORD Immigration Wait Times
Check customs and CBP processing times for international arrivals.
ORD Arrival Guide
Plan how early to arrive for domestic and international flights.
Browse Restaurants by Category
Discover 35 dining options across 8+ categories
Browse Shops by Category
Explore 9 retail locations across 8+ categories
Planning Tips for Flying Through O'Hare International Airport
Pre-Flight Checklist
Quick steps to reduce surprises before you get to the checkpoint.
- 1Confirm your airline's terminal for ORD the night before departure.
- 2Check parking, rideshare pickup/drop-off rules, and estimated curbside traffic.
- 3Save your mobile boarding pass and bring a physical ID that matches your booking.
- 4Review TSA carry-on and liquids rules to avoid checkpoint delays.
- 5Aim to reach the security checkpoint with extra buffer during common commute peaks.
- 6Re-check gate and departure time after clearing security in case of day-of changes.
Airport Snapshot
Key details to keep handy while you plan your trip.
- Airport
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Phone
- +1 800-832-7000
More Airport Information
ORD Restaurants & Food
Discover 35 dining spots at ORD Airport including Breakfast, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches. Browse all restaurants by terminal and category.
ORD Airport Shopping
Browse 9 shops at ORD including Hand Sanitizer, Gloves, Masks, News & Gifts, Beauty & Fragrance. Find everything from luxury brands to travel essentials.
ORD Terminals
Complete terminal guide for ORD with 4 main terminals. View terminal maps, amenities, and gate information.
Interactive ORD Airport Map
Use our detailed, interactive map to locate gates, dining, shopping, restrooms, lounges, and airport services at ORD.
ORD TSA Wait Times
View live and historical TSA checkpoint wait times for ORD to plan your arrival and avoid long security lines.
ORD Immigration Wait Times
Check estimated CBP customs and immigration processing times for ORD to plan your international arrival.
ORD Arrival Guide
How early should you arrive at ORD? Get recommended arrival times for domestic and international flights based on TSA wait time data.
Official Travel Resources
9 verified external links from airport operators and U.S. agencies.