Chicago O'Hare International
LocationChicago O'Hare is located 17 miles (30km) northwest of
Chicago. Time DifferenceGMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to
November). ContactsTel: +1 773 686 2200 or 773 686 3700. Transfer to the CityBlue Line trains run every few minutes between the
airport and downtown Chicago; the journey takes around 40 minutes
and the fare is $1.50. For safety reasons travellers are advised
against using the Blue Line at night. Taxi ranks are situated
outside the arrivals hall in each of the airport terminals; the
fare is around $40 for the 30-45-minute journey from the airport to
downtown Chicago. There are two airport express services,
Continental and Omega (phone: 773-734- 6688) which have coaches
leaving from all the terminals every 10 minutes to central Chicago;
the Omega Airport Shuttle also links O'Hare to Midway
Airport. FacilitiesFacilities at the airport include restaurants,
bars, shops, duty free, bureaux de change, a bank and ATMs. The
Hilton Athletic Club provides a health club, sauna, steam room and
massage. Laptop Lane, in Terminal 1, offers fax, Internet and
photocopying services. The nearby Hilton hotel provides more
extensive services. There is a medical centre, AED units
(defibrillators), baby-change facilities, a play area and a 24-hour
interfaith chapel. Disabled facilities are good; those with special
needs should inform their airline in advance. Car ParkingLong and short-term parking is available, as well as
hourly parking next to the terminal, for those dropping off and
picking up. Valet parking is also available. Websitewww.ohare.com