Want to Make The Most of your Chicago layover? Say hello to the Windy City!
Distance from O’Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago:
- 17 miles
Approximate travel time:
- 30 min. in taxi (depending on traffic)
- 25 min. on CTA Blue Line
Transportation Choices:
- Taxi, CTA
Taxi cost approx:
- $35 each way
CTA Train cost:
- $2.25 each way
The CTA Blue Line provides service directly into O’Hare Airport.
The fully-accessible O’Hare station is situated in the lower level concourse, which connects Airline Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and is conveniently accessed from Terminal 5 by free, frequent airport shuttle trains.
The O’Hare airport also offers a number of passenger lounges including United, UAL/Lufthansa, American, Continental, Northwest World Club, Delta, and Iberia.
If you are looking for the convenience and comfort of a nearby hotel during your layover, your private room is only a quick shuttle ride away. And the best of all: you only pay for the time you stay. Work-out, dine, rest, work, shower, and refresh before the next leg of your journey at up to a 70% savings. Check out our list of Day-Use Chicago O’hare Airport hotels.
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