Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 18 miles northwest of Chicago.

To/From the Airport: A Metra service operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs between the airport and the Chicago city center. The Metra North Central trains links the Lake and northern Cook counties. There are also regional buses that offer rides to areas outside the city. Shuttle services are also available at the airport for a 24-hour door-to-door delivery between the airport and any point. Taxicabs, limousines and car rentals are also available upon request.

Features: Car parking, valet parking, information desks, visitor information center, virtual concierge services, volunteer ambassadors, bank, ATMs, currency exchange, Wi-Fi access, public telephones, postal services, workstations with counter space and AC outlets, coffee shops, snack bars, fast food outlets, wine bars and lounges, confectionary shops, ice cream parlors, bars, cocktail lounges, cafes and restaurants, duty free outlets, gift shops, fashion and accessories boutiques, bookstores, newsstands, lost & found, disabled facilities, lounges, United Service Organization (USO) center, medical services, automated external defibrillator (AED), diaper changing facilities, children´s play areas, interfaith chapel, shower room facilities, airport hotel and business center are available.

Contact(s): +1 (773) 686-2200

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