How Many Terminals Does ORD Have? Complete Terminal Guide

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 4 terminal areas. Each terminal has its own airlines, gates, TSA checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. Here's a complete breakdown of every terminal at ORD.

All Terminals at ORD

Terminal 1 (Concourses B & C)

• Airlines: United Airlines
• Gates: B1–B22, C1–C31
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 1 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck lanes at Concourse B and C entries
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 1 Lower Level — Carousels 1–7
• Dining: Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless, Big Bowl, Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi, Wolfgang Puck, Starbucks

Terminal 2 (Concourses E & F)

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Express
• Gates: E1–E18, F1–F20
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 2 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 2 Lower Level — Carousels 1–6
• Dining: Garrett Popcorn Shops, Goose Island Beer Co., McDonald's, Beaudevin Wine Bar

Terminal 3 (Concourses G, H, K, L)

• Airlines: American Airlines, Envoy Air
• Gates: G1–G21, H1–H20, K1–K20, L1–L20
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 3 Checkpoint — multiple lanes, TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 3 Lower Level — Carousels 1–10
• Dining: Frontera Grill, Summer House Santa Monica, Publican Tavern, Stan's Donuts

Terminal 5 (International)

• Airlines: British Airways, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, All other international carriers
• Gates: M1–M22
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 5 Security Checkpoint — international screening and re-clearance for connections
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 5 International Arrivals — Federal Inspection area, Carousels 1–8
• Dining: Tortas Frontera, Billy Goat Tavern, Starbucks, Chicago's Dog House

How to Find Your Terminal at ORD

The fastest way to find your terminal is to use our Terminal Finder tool — select ORD and your airline, and you'll instantly see your terminal, gates, and TSA checkpoint. You can also check your airline's app or boarding pass, or visit the official ORD website for terminal maps.

Getting Between Terminals

Large airports like ORD typically have people movers, shuttle buses, or underground trains connecting terminals. Check signage after security for inter-terminal connections. Always allow extra time if you need to change terminals during a connection. See our connecting flights guide for minimum connection times.

For the complete ORD terminal guide with maps, dining, parking, and more, see our full ORD airport guide.

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