O'Hare International Airport travel guide - Wikitravel
Buy[ edit ][ add listing ]
There are, of course, duty free shops in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5.
Chicago Historical Society Gift Shop, 8AM-9PM daily, has a better class of Chicago Souvenir than most. They're in Terminal 3.
Field Museum Store, 8AM-8PM daily, takes the gift shop from the great museum to Terminal 1.
Hudson's Booksellers, 7AM-9:30PM daily, has a reasonable selection of books in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Eat[ edit ][ add listing ]
There isn't much good to say about food at O'Hare. You'll pay more than you should for meals you won't remember anything about. Nevertheless, there are plenty of places to eat. A full list can be found on the O'Hare website [10] .
Budget[ edit ]
McDonald's, 5AM-11PM daily, has restaurants in all four terminals and is notable mainly for being open later than anyone else.
Gold Coast Dogs, 6AM-8PM daily, serves airport versions of Chicago-style hot dogs in Terminals 3 and 5.
Nuts on Clark [11] , 6AM-10PM daily in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, has tasty popcorn & nuts for a takeaway salty fix.
Sky Bridge, 5AM-9PM daily, is run by Greeks and serves gyros, kebabs, and some other Greek fare along with the basic burger and dog.  A step up for the usual fast food joint, most meats here aren't cooked until you order.  Terminal 2, near F9.
Mid-range[ edit ]
Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, 6AM-9:30PM daily, serves beer, steaks, and cheeseburgers in Terminal 1. For the sake of any locals who might be around, travelers should take it as a given that everyone has already heard their John Belushi impression, thanks.
Chili's, 5:30AM-9PM daily, serves a limited version of their burgers-and-pasta menu in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Johnny Rockets, airport version of the retro-diner/soda fountain hamburger chain in Terminal 2. Mixed reviews compared to a real standalone JR, but it's a change of pace from a fast-food burger.
Pizzeria UNO, 5:15AM-9:30PM daily, slums it in Terminals 2, 3, and 5, pushing watery versions of Chicago's hallmark deep dish pizza, while Connie's Pizza does the same in Terminal 1 and Gino's East in Terminal 3.
Splurge[ edit ]
The Berghoff, 5:15AM-10:30PM daily, in Terminal 1, is the airport outpost of a historic Loop German restaurant (since the 1890s), offering bratwurst and a small part of the main location's menu.
Romano's Macaroni Grill, in Terminal 3 gate K3, has entrées priced mostly in the $10-$16 range, topping out at $28 for high-end steak meals.  Food is of good quality, comparable to the standalone Macaroni Grill restaurants, though is a little more oily than standard Italian fare.
Wolfgang Puck, 5AM-10PM daily, in Terminals 1 and 3 has an extremely limited menu to compensate for demand and limited preparation space. It's overpriced and not tasty enough to justify the price, but if you're on an expense account, go for it.
Wicker Park, in Terminal 2 is a sushi restaurant for those who aren't overly picky about their sushi.  Its location is a great place to people watch and they have power outlets located at some of the seats.
There are a few options for booze in O'Hare. Some restaurants, including Billy Goat and The Berghoff, also have liquor licenses. As with food, options are more limited in the international terminal.
Goose Island Brewing Company, 8AM-8PM daily, in Terminal 2.
Prairie Tap, 6AM-10PM daily, in Terminal 3.
Sleep[ edit ][ add listing ]
Many hotels serving O'Hare are actually located in the nearby suburbs of Rosemont and Schiller Park, among others. They tend to be nice, clean, bland, and expensive. Amenities are fairly standard, with an eye toward business travelers. Virtually all hotels run shuttles to and from the airport. Some run on a schedule and do regular pick-ups, while others have to be called from the airport concierge. Shuttle stops are clearly sign-posted. Make sure the shuttle is going to your specific hotel — Marriott, for example, runs separate shuttles for each of its brands. A taxi should cost $10-15 at the most.
O'Hare is well known for weather issues that cause flights to be canceled, particularly in the winter and summer months. If you get stuck at O'Hare and need a hotel room for the night there is a service, Airport Accommodations, that provides discounted rates at full service hotels in the airport area that provide free shuttle service. Call their 24/7 customer service center at ☎ +1 800 935-5995 and they will help you find a room in the airport area. They do not charge for their services.
If you're driving to a hotel, get on I-190, the small expressway that operates to/from the airport. Most hotels are clustered on Mannheim Road or River Road, which have exits from the expressway, or off roads that connect with Mannheim going north (Higgins, Touhy) or south (Irving Park). I-190 merges with I-90/94, which heads to the center of Chicago.
Budget[ edit ]
Cheap hotels near O'Hare tend to be cheap for a reason — don't be shy about asking to see the room first.
Comfort Inn O'Hare (Des Plaines), 2175 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, ☎ +1 847 635-1300, [12] . About two miles from the airport. Rooms from $90.   edit
Comfort Inn O'Hare (Elk Grove Village), 2550 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, ☎ +1 847 364-6200, [13] . About five miles from the airport. Rooms from $80.   edit
Country Inn and Suites Chicago O'Hare NW (Mount Prospect), 2200 South Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, ☎ +1 847 290-0909, [14] . About 6 miles from the airport. Rooms from $79.   edit
Super 8 O'Hare Airport, 2080 N Mannheim Rd, Northlake, ☎ +1 708 681-0220, [15] . Rooms from $60.   edit
Quality Inn O'Hare Airport, 3801 N Mannheim Rd, Schiller Park, ☎ +1 847 678-0670, [16] . About two miles from the airport. Rooms from $60.   edit
Quality Inn & Suites, 100 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, ☎ +1 847 593-8600, [17] . About five miles from the airport. Rooms from $85.   edit
Mid-range[ edit ]
Aloft O'Hare, 9700 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 671-4444, [18] . Newer budget-minded imprint of the W. Styled to be young and trendy, the hotel actually offers a ton of the same great amenities of the pricier Starwood properties. Swanky bar, cool design, and great entertainment set-up in each room. Rooms from $89.   edit
Best Western At O'Hare, 10300 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 296-4471, [19] . The rooms are a little dingy and the internet was spotty at last check, but it's not bad. Has a sports bar and a diner on-site. Rooms from $130.   edit
Comfort Inn O'Hare (Franklin Park), 3001 N Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, ☎ +1 847 233-9292, [20] . About five minutes from the airport. Rooms from $130.   edit
Comfort Suites O'Hare (Schiller Park), 4200 N River Rd, Schiller Park, ☎ +1 847 233-9000, [21] . Big hotel with a sports bar and grill on-site. Rooms from $120.   edit
Courtyard Chicago O'Hare (Des Plaines), 2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines, ☎ +1 847-824-7000, [22] . Rooms from $109.   edit
Embassy Suites Chicago O'Hare/Rosemont, 5500 N River Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 678-4000, [23] . About one mile from the airport. Rooms as low as $119, but reservations can be difficult to get.   edit
Four Points by Sheraton, 10249 W Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, ☎ +1 800 323-1239, [24] . Lounge, restaurant, pool, and the rest. For travelers who like to cut it close, shuttles run to O'Hare every 20 minutes, 24 hours per day. Rooms from $155.   edit
Hampton Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel, 3939 N Mannheim Rd, Schiller Park, ☎ +1 847 671-1700, [25] . About 1.5 miles from the airport. Rooms from $146.   edit
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 6600 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 544-7500, [26] . About five miles from the airport. Rooms from $163.   edit
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, ☎ +1 847 696 1234, [27] . Contemporary facility with newly renovated guest rooms and meeting space. Rooms from $159.   edit
Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare, 1450 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, ☎ +1 847 296-8866, [28] . About 1.5 miles from the airport. Rooms from $169.   edit
Residence Inn Chicago O'Hare, 7101 Chestnut St, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 375-9000, [29] . Home-y hotel with separate kitchens. Rooms from $149.   edit
Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, 6155 North River Road Rosemont, Il 60018, ☎ +1-847-696-4400 (fax: 1-847-696-2122), [30] . checkin: 16:00; checkout: 12:00. Convenient to O’Hare Airport, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre. Hotel features on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. $99 USD and above.   edit
Sheraton Suites Elk Grove Village, 121 Northwest Point Blvd, Elk Grove Village, ☎ +1 847 290-1600, [31] . 253 suites with separate living rooms and bedrooms. Rooms from $159.   edit
Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 297-1234, [32] . Just five minutes from the O'Hare International Airport. Among the standard amenities is one you don't find everywhere: a kosher kitchen. Rooms from $159.   edit
Splurge[ edit ]
If you're going to spend a lot of money on a hotel and you plan to be in town for more than one night, you'll have a much better time in downtown Chicago . That said, these hotels are big and do a lot of business.
Chicago Hilton O'Hare, O'Hare Intl Airport, PO Box 66414, Chicago, ☎ +1 773 686-8000, [33] . The only hotel located on-site at the airport, in Terminal 2 (close to the CTA Blue Line), with more than 850 rooms and sound-resistant windows. Rooms from $299.   edit
Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631, ☎ +1-773-693-4444 (fax: +1-773-693-3164), [34] . checkin: 15:00; checkout: 12:00. Newly renovated and  conveniently located three miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 15 miles from downtown and 'L'-train access just one block away. Features indoor pool, fitness center, on-site bar, coffee shop and restaurant. $119 USD and Up.   edit
Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel, 8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631, ☎ +1-773-380-9600 (fax: +1-773-380-9601), [35] . checkin: 16:00; checkout: 12:00. Features indoor pool, fitness center, on-site bar, coffee shop and restaurant. Located steps from the "L" Chicago Blue Line-O’Hare and offering complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. $119 USD and above.   edit
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 671-6350, [36] . Giant hotel about 1.5 miles from the airport, with copious meeting space. Rooms from $188.   edit
Doubletree Hotel Chicago O'Hare, 5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 292-9100, [37] . About five minutes from the airport. Rooms from $239.   edit
Holiday Inn Select, 10233 West Higgins Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 954-8600, [38] . One mile from the airport, this hotel has won the Torch Bearer award for excellent customer service and quality two years in a row Rooms from $95.   edit
Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 699-6300, [39] . Close to O'Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Rooms from $239.   edit
Sofitel Chicago O'Hare, 5550 N River Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 678-4488, [40] . Offers "a touch of France" amid the anonymous sprawl around O'Hare. It's connected by walkway to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Rooms from $229, but much cheaper with advance booking.   edit
The Westin O'Hare, 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, ☎ +1 847 698-6000, [41] . More than 500 pretty rooms with a long list of amenities. Rooms from $329.   edit
Contact[ edit ]
Wi-fi is available throughout O'Hare Airport from Boingo [42] . Day passes cost $6.95, while monthly rates are $9.95 for the first three months and $21.95 thereafter.
Laptop Lane, M-F 6:30AM-11PM, Sa-Su 8AM-4PM, [43] provides secure internet connections and office services for business travelers in Terminal 1. $5 gets you five minutes.
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