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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. One of the world's busiest airports, ORD is a hub of national air transportation in the United States. Recently O'Hare has been voted "Best Airport in North America" by international travelers.

Airport Terminals
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is presently using four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal 5). Each serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each terminal is well served by restaurants, bars, newsstands and shops. Business services, banks and ATMs are available and airline club lounges cater to the needs of frequent flyers.

Car Parking

Chicago O'Hare International Airport operates hourly, daily and valet parking in a central location between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Parking is also available near the International Terminal.

Parking prices start at $3.00 the first hour close to the terminals, with long-term parking starting at $8.00/day. The airport can be reached from the long-term parking lots by shuttles and the Airport Transit System.

Car Rental
Chicago O'Hare International Airport provides easy access to car rentals, with the primary rental firms located in the lower level of Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. International Terminal 5 passengers can access rental car courtesy boards in the lower level of the terminal to arrange for pickup from rental agencies.

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Ground Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is served directly by taxi, rail, shared-ride van and bus. A taxi ride to downtown takes around 35 minutes in easy flowing traffic and costs around $30.
Transfers to/from the terminals are made by the Airport Transit System (ATS), which is quick, convenient and free. The ATS is also used to reach the Metra station and long-term parking.
The Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Blue Line travels between O'Hare and downtown Chicago. The station can be reached from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by pedestrian tunnels. The fare is $1.50 to ride and travel time is 45 minutes to the Loop in downtown Chicago.