Your ultimate guide to Chicago airports
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Major airports in Chicago
Discover Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The biggest airport in Windy City is a modern transport hub, offering an array of high-quality services to all travellers.
Airport Code (IATA):
(ORD)
Location:
Chicago
Address:
10000 West O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Terminals:
4
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca Airlines, British Airways, Cape Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, Contour Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta and Delta Shuttle, Denver Air Connection, EVA Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, ITA Airways, Iberia Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, KLM Royal Dutch, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, VivaAerobus, Volaris Airlines, Westjet Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
73,900,000
Brief History:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport opened in 1945 under the name Orchard Field. It was later renamed after naval aviator Lieutenant Commander Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare.
Discover Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport provides numerous global connections along with a range of shopping and dining options.
Airport Code (IATA):
(MDW)
Location:
Chicago
Address:
5700 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
22,000,000
Brief History:
Chicago Midway International Airport opened in 1926. The opening was anounced with the help of four carrier pigeons, who delivered a message on a single piece of paper to Washington, D.C.
Flights to and from Chicago
Chicago is connected with the world through many major airlines, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways and Emirates. Some popular destinations from the city include New York City, Toronto, London, Dallas and Montreal.
Getting to and from the Airport
When it comes to public transportation connections to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you can take the CTA Blue Line Train and the Metra. Services like Uber or Lyft, provide prearranged transportation, so you could book in advance. If you'd like to rent a car, you can find all car hire companies at the Multi-Modal Facility at the airport. Finally, parking prices start at $15/day.
Chicago Midway Airport can be reached with the CTA Orange Line, various CTA Buses and Pace Buses. If you'd like to rent a car, visit Midway’s Rental Car Facility at 5150 W. 55th Street. Parking costs the same here and at Chicago O'Hare Airport - $15/day.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Chicago Midway International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
No
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Chicago airports currency exchange
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