Emergency / Medical Servicesat Chicago OHare ORD Airport
In an emergency use one of the white telephones or call 911.
The Medical Center (tel. 773-894-5100) is in Terminal 2, post-security, at Main Hall, east side.
The Medical Center (tel. 773-894-5100) is in Terminal 2, post-security, at Main Hall, east side.
People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
ADA-related Services at ORD:
If you need a wheelchair, contact your airline 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure;
all terminals are accessible via elevators (with Braille & raised numerals) and so is the ATS train connecting terminals.
There are 250 accessible parking spaces inside the available parking facilities tel. 773-686-7530). For public transportation / CTA Rapid Transit call 312-836-7000 or 4949 (TTY).
Hook-ups for operator-assisted Teletypewriters (TTY) are available 24/7 on the lower level of Terminals 1, 2, & 3, and on the upper level of Terminal 5.
For accessible taxis see the cab starters at the cab stand outside the baggage claim areas.
The CTA Blue Line train to downtown has an elevator to/from the platform.
Working dogs are allowed inside the terminals on a leash, as well as at the fenced animal relief areas at curbside, lower levels of Terminals 1 & 5.
If you need a wheelchair, contact your airline 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure;
all terminals are accessible via elevators (with Braille & raised numerals) and so is the ATS train connecting terminals.
There are 250 accessible parking spaces inside the available parking facilities tel. 773-686-7530). For public transportation / CTA Rapid Transit call 312-836-7000 or 4949 (TTY).
Hook-ups for operator-assisted Teletypewriters (TTY) are available 24/7 on the lower level of Terminals 1, 2, & 3, and on the upper level of Terminal 5.
For accessible taxis see the cab starters at the cab stand outside the baggage claim areas.
The CTA Blue Line train to downtown has an elevator to/from the platform.
Working dogs are allowed inside the terminals on a leash, as well as at the fenced animal relief areas at curbside, lower levels of Terminals 1 & 5.
Tips, Help & Resources
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- Check here for info on lounges or clubs where you might be able to access.
- Missing an item? Forget or lost something at security? Please find info & contact detail for items lost in the airport here.
- If you have a longer layover and need to kill some time before your flight's departure, check out these ideas to help pass the time.
- Search different travel sites, and even other airports near your departure or destination, to secure the cheapest flights available from Chicago OHare Airport.
- After clearing security, open the map of ORD airport to navigate through the terminals, and see all restaurant and shopping options along the way and at your gate.
- Wifi access is free, so getting on the internet will also help navigate thru the terminals or finding that cafe before you board.
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