O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport sits about 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It serves as one of the principal international gateways to the American Midwest and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements. The site opened to commercial traffic in 1955, replacing Midway as Chicago's primary airfield, and was renamed in 1949 for naval aviator Edward O'Hare.
About O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport sits about 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It serves as one of the principal international gateways to the American Midwest and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements. The site opened to commercial traffic in 1955, replacing Midway as Chicago's primary airfield, and was renamed in 1949 for naval aviator Edward O'Hare.
The airport operates four passenger terminals: Terminals 1, 2, and 3 handle domestic and some international flights, while Terminal 5 is dedicated to most international arrivals and departures. O'Hare functions around the clock without a curfew. It has eight runways, predominantly aligned east–west following a major reconfiguration program intended to reduce delays and increase parallel-runway capacity.
Overview
O'Hare International Airport sits about 27 kilometers northwest of downtown Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It serves as one of the principal international gateways to the American Midwest and ranks among the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements. The site opened to commercial traffic in 1955, replacing Midway as Chicago's primary airfield, and was renamed in 1949 for naval aviator Edward O'Hare.
Airlines
O'Hare is a major hub for United Airlines, which maintains its operational headquarters in Chicago, and a significant hub for American Airlines. A wide range of international carriers serve the airport, including Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Japan Airlines, ANA, Aer Lingus, and several Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam partners connecting Chicago with Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Airlines
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FAQ
O'Hare International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, United States (North America), at coordinates 41.980°, -87.900°.
- Its IATA code is ORD and its ICAO code is KORD.
- O'Hare International Airport serves Chicago, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- O'Hare International Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- O'Hare International Airport sits at latitude 41.980° and longitude -87.900°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from ORD include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Gulf Air, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 11 more.
- Tracked destinations from ORD include Minneapolis, Tokyo, Paris, Toronto, New York, Boston, London, Los Angeles and 2 more, spread across 5 countries.
- Its address is 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60666, United States, the phone number is +1 800-832-6352, the official website is http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/en/home/Pages/default.aspx. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.