ORDAirport Guide

Things to do at O'Hare

What O'Hare lists besides food: Barbara's Bookstore in Terminals 1 to 3, a Yoga Room, a spa, a Family Lounge and public art, with gates and hours.

The reception counter and massage chair at the Terminal Getaway spa in Terminal 3 at O'Hare.
Terminal Getaway Spa, Terminal 3

Beyond food, O’Hare has a bookstore, souvenir and candy shops, a spa, a Yoga Room, a children’s play space and public art. Everything below is past security unless noted. Food and drink have their own list on our dining page, which also lists every shop by terminal. Charging, Wi-Fi and water refill are on our amenities page.

Read, browse, buy

Barbara’s Bookstore has branches at B10 and C15 in Terminal 1, E5 in Terminal 2, and G1B and H4 in Terminal 3. The airport’s map lists books, magazines, gifts and Chicago souvenirs for each. B10, E5 and H4 are open 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and C15 and G1B are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Terminal 5 has a different set of souvenir shops, Gallery ORD at M16, I Love Chicago at M11 and Blvd & Branch at M30. Blvd & Branch also lists gifts, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Shop Where Listed hours What it lists
Field Museum B8, Terminal 1 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Toys, apparel, Chicago souvenirs
Hoypoloi, An Uncommon Gallery B6 in Terminal 1, E5 in Terminal 2 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gifts, books, games, Chicago souvenirs
Sarah’s Candies F9, Terminal 2 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Candy, chocolates, gifts
Vosges Haut-Chocolat B6 in Terminal 1, H4 in Terminal 3 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Chocolate, gifts

Hudson stores sit on every concourse in Terminals 1 to 3, and most list 4 a.m. to 10 or 10:30 p.m. Each of those terminals also has a Hudson at baggage claim, before security. It’s listed 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Terminals 1 and 3 and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Terminal 2. Duty Free Stores are at B9, F5 and K5. Our terminals page lists each concourse and its gate range, so you can find the nearest one.

Terminal 5 has Hudson stores at M18 and M20, both listed 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and another at baggage claim, before security, with the same hours. EVOLVE by Hudson at M14 is listed open 24 hours, and Brookstone at M11 is listed 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dufry has two stores on Concourse M: liquor, tobacco and handbags at M16 (6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.), and cosmetics, candy and bags at M20 (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.).

Where can you stretch or get a massage?

  • Yoga Room. It’s in Terminal 3, on the Mezzanine level of the Rotunda, and it’s open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The room is 15 by 16 feet, with a bamboo floor, mirrors and exercise mats. Shoes come off at the door, food and drink stay outside, and phones go silent. A monitor outside shows domestic arrivals and departures, and a public restroom on the Mezzanine is there for changing.
  • Terminal Getaway Spa. The airport’s terminal map lists one at B12 in Terminal 1 and one at H1 in Terminal 3, each open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The H1 listing names massage, hand and foot massage and facials.

Kids get a Family Lounge in Terminal 2

The Family Lounge is in Terminal 2’s Main Hall near Gate F1, beyond security. The airport describes it as a designated play space for kids, with colorful seating, device charging and stroller parking. Musicians, caricature artists and other live acts appear at various times of year, most often around the holidays. The airport’s terminal map lists it as open 24 hours.

Our families and kids page lists the single-user all-gender restrooms and the vending machines stocked with diapers, formula, wipes and activity kits. Our nursing page lists the Mother’s Rooms and lactation pods.

The airport keeps a public art collection

The airport’s art page says the city’s public art collection at O’Hare and Midway includes permanent pieces at the airport alongside rotating exhibitions, and it doesn’t say which side of security the pieces are on.

Quiet rooms and traveler services

  • Interfaith Room. It’s at M25 in Terminal 5, open 24 hours, with a Qibla compass, shoe storage and wooden benches.
  • Chapel. It’s on the Terminal 2 Mezzanine above the Alaska Airlines and JetBlue ticket counters, next to the USO, before security.
  • USO centers. Terminal 2’s is on the Mezzanine before security, listed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Terminal 3’s is on the Rotunda Mezzanine after security, listed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both list free refreshments, internet, a TV lounge and gaming for serving personnel and their dependents, and hours move with volunteer availability.
  • Sensory bags. The airport information desks hand them out free, and the airport also publishes sensory maps for each terminal. Our sensory resources page covers the bags, videos and social stories, and the information desks page lists where the desks are.

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