Airport Information
O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport is currently one of the busiest airports in the world. Not only does it have more connections to more cities that any other airport, it is also the only dual hub airport. Both United Airlines and American Airlines have a hub at ORD. O'Hare was voted the "Best Airport in North America" by Business Traveler International readers for several years (1998- 2004).
Originally built as a manufacturing plant for Douglas C-54s in WWII. When Douglas relocated to the west coast, the area was renamed Orchard Field Airport. The airport was later renamed O'Hare International Airport in 1949 after Lt. Cmdr. Edward H. O'Hare.
Since the 1950s the airport has continually improved its operations and its technology to make it one of the most cutting edge airports in the world. ORD opened the first Skymotive terminal in 1955, the first of its kind. It was built especially for corporate planes and passengers.
ORD added Power Stations for the convenience of their customers. These areas have space and outlets to recharge laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices at no cost to the traveler. These stations are located throughout all terminals..
Terminal 1 Airlines
- All Nippon Airways (ANA) - for departures only.
- Lufthansa - for departures only
- Ted United - for domestic and international departures only
- United Express - all check-in and baggage claim
Terminal 2 Airlines
- Air Canada
- Continental
- Continental Express
- JetBlue Airways
- Northwest
- Northwest Airlink
- United Airlines
- United Express - check-in and and baggage claim in Terminal 1
- US Airways
- US Airways Express
Terminal 3 Airlines
- Alaska
- American - domestic; international departures only
- American Eagle
- Delta
- Delta Connection - Comair
- Ilberia - departures only
- Spirit Airlines
There is no Terminal 4 at this time
Terminal 5 Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aero Mexico
- Air France
- Air India
- Air Jamaica
- Alitalia
- All Nippon Airways
- American - International arrivals only
- Asiana
- bmi
- British Airways
- Cayman Airways
- Iberia - arrivals only
- Japan Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch
- Korean Air
- LOT Polish
- Lufthansa - arrivals only
- Mexicana
- Royal Jordianian
- SAS
- Swiss
- TACA
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines - arrivals only
- USA 3000
- Virgin Atlantic
City Information
Chicago, Illinois located on Lake Michigan is a city known for its architecture, championship teams, music, food and history. Commonly known as the Windy City, Chicago has a vast amount of attractions, multicultural activities, music, sporting events and world famous museums to keep anyone busy for weeks.
Over 2.8 million people call Chicago home making it the third largest US City. Over 32.8 million US citizens and 1.15 million foreign guests travel to Chicago each year to experience what the city has to offer. Even Mark Twain marveled over the the vast amount of offerings Chicago laid out for its tourists. "It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." - Mark Twain, 1883.
Chicago is known as the birthplace of the modern building. Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn, Frank Gehry, Daniel Burnham all lent their talents to the Chicago skyline. Take an architectural boat tour to get the full effect of the buildings and the timeline for the history of Chicago's building boom. The nation's first skyscraper was erected in 1884. The Home Insurance Building, a ten story, steel-framed building stood at LaSalle and Adams Street.
One could spend a week going to the museums in Chicago and never see them all. From the Art Institute which has several masterpieces in its collection to the Museum of Science and Industry there's something to peak anyone's interest. Tours of all transportation modes (boat, plane, train, automobile, and walking) abound throughout Chicago and is always well-spent time.
No tour would be complete without visiting Wrigley Field. Named after William Wrigley, Jr. of chewing gum fame, it is the oldest National League field. Other than Fenway Park, Wrigley Field is the only ball park that still have the hand-turned scoreboard.
Known for great pizza, hot dogs, and other culinary delights. Tastes for every budget, appetite, and cultural diversity are available in Chicago. The Chicago hot dog, deep-dish pizza and Italian beef all originated in Chicago. But lesser known facts also indicated that the brownie was invented in the Windy City as well.
The Magnificent Mile is a shopping mecca in the Midwest. It runs along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago river to Oak Street. Designer boutiques, world famous department stores, specialty shops and hundreds of locally owned and independent stores offer goods from both the local area and around the world.
