Airport Lounges at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- One of the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements
- Major hub for United Airlines and American Airlines
- Features four domestic terminals and one international terminal connected by the ATS train
Terminal Access Note
Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected airside via an underground pedestrian tunnel, allowing you to walk between them after clearing security. Terminal 5 (international) requires taking the AirTrain and re-screening, so plan accordingly if your lounge is in a different terminal cluster.
Terminal Map
| Terminal | Lounges |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1, Concourse B | |
| Terminal 1, Concourse C | |
| Terminal 1 | |
| Terminal 3 | |
| Terminal 3, Concourse H | |
| Terminal 3, Concourse K | |
| Terminal 2 |
Terminal 1, Concourse B
Terminal 1, Concourse C
Terminal 1
Terminal 3
Terminal 3, Concourse H
Terminal 3, Concourse K
Terminal 2
All Lounges at O'Hare International Airport
United Club
Terminal 1, Concourse B
Daily: 5AM - 9:30PM
United Club
Terminal 1, Concourse C
Daily: 5AM - 9:30PM
United Polaris Lounge
Terminal 1
Daily: 5:30AM - 11PM
Centurion Lounge
Terminal 3
Daily: 6AM - 9PM
Admirals Club
Terminal 3, Concourse H
Daily: 5:15AM - 9:45PM
Admirals Club
Terminal 3, Concourse K
Daily: 5:15AM - 9:45PM
Delta Sky Club
Terminal 2
Daily: 5:15AM - 9:30PM
Which Credit Card Gets You In?
| Lounge | Credit Cards |
|---|---|
| United Club | United Club MembershipUnited Club Infinite CardStar Alliance Gold |
| United Club | United Club MembershipUnited Club Infinite CardStar Alliance Gold |
| United Polaris Lounge | United Polaris Business Class TicketStar Alliance Business/First Class |
| Centurion Lounge | American Express Platinum CardAmerican Express Centurion CardDelta SkyMiles Reserve Card |
| Admirals Club | American Airlines AAdvantage Executive PlatinumAdmirals Club MembershipCiti AAdvantage Executive Card |
| Admirals Club | American Airlines AAdvantage Executive PlatinumAdmirals Club MembershipCiti AAdvantage Executive Card |
| Delta Sky Club | Delta SkyMiles Diamond MedallionDelta SkyMiles Platinum MedallionDelta Reserve Credit CardDelta Sky Club Membership |
United Club
United Club
United Polaris Lounge
Centurion Lounge
Admirals Club
Admirals Club
Delta Sky Club
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk between terminals at ORD without re-screening?
Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected airside through an underground tunnel. You can walk freely between them. However, Terminal 5 (international) is separate and requires taking the AirTrain and clearing security again.
Which credit cards provide lounge access at ORD?
The Amex Platinum gives access to the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 3 and Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta). Chase Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass cards work at The Club in Terminal 5. Airline-specific cards like the United Club Card or Citi AAdvantage Executive Card cover their respective lounges.
What is the best lounge at ORD?
The United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 is widely considered the best lounge at ORD, with a full restaurant, daybeds, showers, and premium amenities. However, it is only accessible to passengers flying United Polaris (international business class).