Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)

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Illinois Airport - O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Full name: O’Hare International Airport

Locations: Chicago O'Hare is located 17 miles (30km) northwest of Chicago.

Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Contacts: Tel: +1 773 686 2200 or 773 686 3700.

Transfer between terminals: A free automated rail system connects all terminals.

Getting to the city: 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 travellers 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 centre of Chicago takes approximately 30-45 minutes and costs about $40. But be prepared to pay twice as much during rush hour.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include restaurants, bars, shops, duty free, bureaux 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 centre, 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.

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.

Website: www.ohare.com

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Chicago O’Hare International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.