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 30 minutes.
- Terminals
- 4
- Restaurants
- 35+
- Shops
- 9+
- Peak TSA
- 30 min
Useful pages for this airport
- ORD Airport Map Find terminals, gates, security, and pickup before you travel.
- ORD TSA Wait Times Check busy windows and historical checkpoint patterns.
- ORD Arrival Guide Plan how early to arrive for domestic and international flights.
- ORD Terminal Guide Open the right terminal before you head to the airport.
- ORD Restaurants Browse dining options by terminal and category.
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 Arrival Guide
Plan how early to arrive for domestic and international flights.
ORD Terminal Guide
Open the right terminal before you head to the airport.
ORD at a Glance
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.
- 1 Confirm your airline's terminal for ORD the night before departure.
- 2 Check parking, rideshare pickup/drop-off rules, and estimated curbside traffic.
- 3 Save your mobile boarding pass and bring a physical ID that matches your booking.
- 4 Review TSA carry-on and liquids rules to avoid checkpoint delays.
- 5 Aim to reach the security checkpoint with extra buffer during common commute peaks.
- 6 Re-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
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ORD Restaurants & Food
Discover 35 dining spots at ORD Airport including Breakfast, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches . Browse all restaurants by terminal and category.
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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.
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ORD Terminals
Complete terminal guide for ORD with 4 main terminals. View terminal maps, amenities, and gate information.
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Interactive ORD Airport Map
Use our detailed, interactive map to locate gates, dining, shopping, restrooms, lounges, and airport services at ORD.
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ORD TSA Wait Times
View live and historical TSA checkpoint wait times for ORD to plan your arrival and avoid long security lines.
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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.