Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD), also known simply as O'Hare Airport or Chicago Airport is one of the major airports of the world, located on the northwest corner of Chicago (Illinois), 27 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of downtown Chicago.
Chicago Airport is the largest hub of United Airlines, and the second largest hub for American Airlines after Dallas.
It is operated by the Aviation Department of the City of Chicago, associated with the regional authority.
Chicago Airport opened in 1943. During the 60’s was for the first time the world’s busiest airport.
O'Hare International Airport is the second airport in the U.S. and the second in the world, behind Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta with over 75 milions passengers in 2011.
The airport also has a strong international presence, with flights to over 60 destinations abroad.
Chicago's airports generate approximately 514,000 jobs for the region and nearly $37 billion a year in economic development.
Each serves several airlines and has a large number of destinations.
Chicago Airport has 4 terminals filled with shops, restaurants and services for travellers arriving or departing from its gates; they are all inter-connected by an efficient transit system.
Chicago ORD Airport is also easily linked to Chicago's other airport, Chicago Midway Airport, by shuttle buses and there is a METRA station at the airport for travelers heading to the city center.
The Chicago O'Hare International Airport uses four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal 5). Each serves several airlines and has a large number of destinations. Each terminal from Chicago Airport has a selection of restaurants, bars, kiosks and shops. Business services, banks and ATMs are located on the terminals and in some cases, waiting to serve members of frequent flyer clubs.
Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is home to United Airlines, United Express Airlines and Lufthansa (departures only). B consists of the area, with doors numbered B1 to B22, and area C, with the doors numbered C31.
Also located in this terminal is the famous underground tunnel of lights and music, connecting areas B and C.
Terminal 2 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is home to Air Canada, Air Jamaica, America West, ATA, Continental, Northwest, Sun Country, TWA, U.S. Airways, United and United Express / Great Lakes.
E consists of the area, with doors E1-E15, and the area F, with the doors F1-F12.
Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is home to American, American Eagle, Canadian Air, Delta, Qantas, Reno Air, Singapore and TransMeridian. G consists of the area, the gates G1-G21, the area H, H1-H21 doors, the area K, K1-K19 doors and the area L of L1-L10 doors.
The International Terminal at Chicago Airport is home to many international airlines, among which include Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air France, Air Jamaica, Air Ukraine, Alitalia, American, American Trans Air, British Airways, China Eastern, El Al Israel, Japan Airlines KLM Royal Dutch, Korean, Kuwait, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mexicana, NACA (charter flights), Northwest, Royal Jordanian, Reno Air, Sabena, SAS, Sun Country, Swissair, Taesa, Tarom, TransMeridian and United.
M consists of the area, the gates M1-M21.
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