Chicago O'Hare is located 17 miles (30km) northwest of Chicago.
Time Zone
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Phone Number
Tel: +1 773 686 2200 or 773 686 3700.
Terminal Transfer
A free automated rail system connects all terminals.
Ground Transport
Blue Line trains run every few minutes between the airport and downtown Chicago; the journey takes around 40 minutes and the fare is $1.50. For safety reasons travelers are advised against using the Blue Line at night. Taxi ranks are situated outside the arrivals hall in each of the airport terminals; the fare is around $40 for the 30-45-minute journey from the airport to downtown Chicago. There are two airport express services, Continental and Omega (phone: 773-734- 6688) which have coaches leaving from all the terminals every 10 minutes to central Chicago; the Omega Airport Shuttle also links O'Hare to Midway Airport.
Car Rental
The major car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Some companies are located off-site.
Airport Taxis
There are plenty of metered taxis outside Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a taxi to the center of Chicago takes approximately 30-45 minutes and costs about $40. But be prepared to pay twice as much during rush hour.
Airport Facilities
Facilities at the airport include restaurants, bars, shops, duty free, bureau de change, a bank and ATMs. The Hilton Athletic Club provides a health club, sauna, steam room and massage. Laptop Lane, in Terminal 1, offers fax, Internet and photocopying services. The nearby Hilton hotel provides more extensive services. There is a medical center, AED units (defibrillators), baby-change facilities, a play area and a 24-hour interfaith chapel. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline in advance.
Car Parking
Long and short-term parking is available, as well as hourly parking next to the terminal, for those dropping off and picking up. Valet parking is also available.
