O’Hare International Airport (airport code ORD) is located in the north western-most corner of Chicago IL, approximately 27 kilometres north-west of the Chicago Loop. O’Hare’s official website is at: http://www.flychicago.com/Ohare/OhareHomepage.shtm.

When driving to the airport, take the I-190 exit at Mannheim North and travel approximately 1/4 mile on the Mannheim to Zemke Road.

Parking at the airport is plentiful, but bookings cannot be made and the parking is available on a first come, first served basis. There are many different options including valet, hourly, daily and economy parking. Full details regarding the rates can be obtained by downloading the pdf document from the O’Hare website.

O’Hare can also be reached by various other forms of transportation, including local mass transit lines, regional trains, buses and suburban shuttles.

O’Hare is the largest hub of United Airlines which is headquartered in Chicago. It is the second largest hub for American Airlines. In total, over 40 commercial airlines offer service to and from O’Hare. These carriers offer flights to virtually all major domestic destinations and over 60 international ones. Until 2005 O’Hare was the world’s busiest airport.

O’Hare has four terminals (1,2,3 and 5) and nine concourses (B,C,E,F,G,H,K,L and M), and a total of 186 gates. Aside from being one of the busiest passenger airports in the world, O’Hare also serves over 30 major cargo carriers, many of whom ship worldwide.

Aside from the standard amenities found in most major international airports, such as car rental agents, currency exchange services and hotel reservation assistance, the airport also offers a hair salon, fitness club, massage services, a full service medical clinic and even a children’s museum. There are also numerous dining options that range from fast food to fine dining.