Lounges
15 entries on the ORD lounge list, of which 14 are open passenger lounges.
More in our guide: Every lounge at O'Hare and who gets in.
Which ORD lounge can I get into?
Priority Pass or a lounge network: 2 lounges
- Air France Lounge Concourse M · after security
Priority Pass membership: Members, though not between noon and 5 p.m.
- Wingtips Lounge Concourse M · after security
Priority Pass membership: Members, up to 3 hours before departure
A day pass: 7 lounges
- United Club Concourse B · after security
Day pass: Travelers without a club membership may buy a day pass at most of the airport's clubs; no club, price or place to buy one is published
- United Club Concourse C · after security
Day pass: Travelers without a club membership may buy a day pass at most of the airport's clubs; no club, price or place to buy one is published
- United Club Concourse E · after security
Day pass: Travelers without a club membership may buy a day pass at most of the airport's clubs; no club, price or place to buy one is published
- United Club Concourse F · after security
Day pass: Travelers without a club membership may buy a day pass at most of the airport's clubs; no club, price or place to buy one is published
- Admirals Club Concourse G · after security
One-Day Pass: Access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
- Admirals Club Concourse H · after security
One-Day Pass: Access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
- Admirals Club Concourse L · after security
One-Day Pass: Access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
A credit card: 2 lounges
- Flagship Lounge terminal-3 · after security
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum; Alaska Atmos Titanium, Platinum or Gold: Departing, arriving or connecting on a qualifying same-day international flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld airline or Aer Lingus, with seats ticketed as Flagship between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela). The flight must be the same day (or before 6 a.m. the following day). 1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion status: A same-day international flight in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or the equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight), with one guest who is also in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or equivalent). Flying Delta First (or the equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) to Mexico, Canada or Central America also qualifies, with one guest who is also in Delta First (or equivalent). Medallion Members flying internationally in Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ no longer get Club access this way (since February 2, 2023). International travel excludes travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Medallion status with a Delta SkyMiles American Express Gold Card issued in Japan: Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion Members on an international itinerary, on a Delta or Delta partner flight, excluding Delta Main Basic. One complimentary guest, who must also be traveling on a Delta or Delta partner flight, excluding Delta Main Basic.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card: Basic and Additional card members get 15 Visits each Medallion Year (February 1 to January 31) on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight; unlimited Club access unlocks after $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year. A Visit covers entries to one or more Delta Sky Clubs for up to 24 hours from the first entry. Present the card, a government-issued ID and a boarding pass; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Visits cannot be used for guest entry. On a Delta partner airline flight not marketed or operated by Delta, entry is $50 per person per Visit. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. Children under 2 may accompany the card member at no charge. · 15 Visits each Medallion Year; $50 per person for each additional Visit
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Guests of Delta SkyMiles Reserve or Reserve Business card members: Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), flying on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight; the card must be the payment method. Reserve Basic card members also receive 4 One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year (Additional card members are not eligible) and can redeem up to 2 per Visit. Guests on Delta Main Basic (or equivalent) fares are not admitted. · $50 per person per Visit
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
The Platinum Card or Business Platinum Card from American Express (U.S.): Basic and Additional card members get 10 Visits each Medallion Year (February 1 to January 31) on a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006); unlimited Club access unlocks after $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year. Present the card, a government-issued ID and a boarding pass; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Visits cannot be used for guest entry. Companion Platinum Cards and Additional Gold or Additional Business Expense Cards are not eligible. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. Children under 2 may accompany the card member at no charge. · 10 Visits each Medallion Year; $50 per person for each additional Visit
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Guests of Platinum Card or Business Platinum Card members: Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number); the Platinum Card must be the payment method. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. · $50 per person per Visit
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Centurion Card from American Express: Select Centurion Cards, with a same-day ticket on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number). Present the card, a government-issued ID and the same-day ticket; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Access is non-transferable. Companion Centurion Cards and Additional Gold or Additional Business Expense Cards are not eligible. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Guests of Centurion Card members: Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), flying on a Delta-operated flight or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number); the Centurion Card must be the payment method. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. · $50 per person
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
LATAM Pass Black Signature, Black or Platinum: Any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for travel in any class of service on or connecting to a same-day international flight operated by Delta or LATAM. One guest, who must accompany the member for the duration of the visit.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
WestJet Rewards Gold or Platinum: Any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for a transborder flight between the United States and Canada operated by Delta or WestJet. One guest, who must accompany the member for the duration of the visit.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card: Present a valid card, a same-day boarding pass (Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated, or partner-marketed and Delta-operated) and a government-issued ID; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Multiple visits on the same day count separately. Two guests; children 2 and over count as a guest. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. · Complimentary, 3 visits per calendar year (or for 3 individuals)
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum VISA Card: Present a valid card, a same-day boarding pass (Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated, or partner-marketed and Delta-operated) and a government-issued ID; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Multiple visits on the same day count separately. Two guests; children 2 and over count as a guest. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. · Complimentary, 6 visits per calendar year (or for 6 individuals)
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold VISA Card: Present a valid card, a same-day boarding pass (Delta-marketed and Delta- or partner-operated, or partner-marketed and Delta-operated) and a government-issued ID; the name on the boarding pass must match the card. Multiple visits on the same day count separately. Two guests; children 2 and over count as a guest. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. · Complimentary, 3 visits per calendar year (or for 3 individuals)
A lounge membership: 10 lounges
- United Club Concourse B · after security
United Club membership: Members and eligible United customers
- United Club Concourse B · after security
United Club membership: Members and eligible United customers
- United Club Concourse C · after security
United Club membership: Members and eligible United customers
- United Club Concourse E · after security
United Club membership: Members and eligible United customers
- United Club Concourse F · after security
United Club membership: Members and eligible United customers
- Admirals Club Concourse G · after security
Admirals Club membership: Members and eligible American Airlines customers
- Admirals Club Concourse H · after security
Admirals Club membership: Members and eligible American Airlines customers
- Admirals Club Concourse L · after security
Admirals Club membership: Members and eligible American Airlines customers
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta Sky Club membership: Members with a valid membership and a same-day boarding pass on Delta or on an eligible flight operated by a partner airline. Annual memberships (including renewals) are sold only to Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members. Members must be at least 18 to enter without a responsible, supervising adult, and at least 21 for alcoholic beverages. Existing Lifetime Members may enter with same-day ticketed air travel on any airline. Diamond Medallion Members with Choice Benefit selections may choose an Executive or Individual membership through the Fly Delta app.
- LOT Business Lounge Concourse M · after security
Airline membership holders and other travel programs: Entry rules for these, and the complete list, are published separately from the airport's lounge list
Airline status: 4 lounges
- Flagship Lounge terminal-3 · after security
oneworld Emerald or Sapphire: Departing, arriving or connecting to any same-day flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld airline, regardless of cabin. AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards members use the status rows above. 1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
- Air France Lounge Concourse M · after security
Flying Blue Elite Plus and KLM: Flying Blue Elite Plus members and eligible KLM customers
- Air France Lounge Concourse M · after security
SkyTeam Elite Plus: Members travelling on a SkyTeam airline
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
SkyTeam Elite Plus (not a Delta Medallion Member): Any cabin on a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline, or transferring between two SkyTeam-operated flights (includes same-day travel on a Delta domestic flight connecting to an international Delta or other SkyTeam flight). One guest, who must also be traveling on a SkyTeam-operated flight. International travel excludes travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean.
- Wingtips Lounge Concourse M · after security
SkyTeam Elite Plus: Members
A first or business class ticket: 4 lounges
- United Polaris Lounge Concourse C · after security
International first or business class: Long-haul international first and business class travelers only. The airport's lounge page prints "International first and business only"; its map describes the lounge as dedicated to long-haul international business class travelers
- Flagship Lounge terminal-3 · after security
First or Business class ticket: Traveling in First or Business on a qualifying same-day international, transcontinental or other domestic flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld airline or Aer Lingus. Qualifying international flights have seats ticketed as Flagship between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela). Qualifying other domestic flights, with seats ticketed as Flagship, include Chicago (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL), and ORD and Maui (OGG). Flagship service operates seasonally, and only customers with a ticketed Flagship seat qualify. The departing or arriving flight must be the same day (or before 6 a.m. the following day). Airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible. Qualifying international First: 1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest). All other qualifying customers: no guests
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin ticket: A same-day domestic Delta One flight; Delta One on a same-day international Delta flight, or on a domestic flight connecting to or from a same-day international Delta One flight; or, on a SkyTeam flight other than Delta, a same-day international First or Business class ticket. You must be confirmed in First or Business on every segment of the journey. International travel excludes travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean. No guests.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
LATAM Business Class: Any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for international travel, or in conjunction with a connection to or from an international flight operated by Delta or LATAM. No guests.
- Delta Sky Club Concourse M · after security
WestJet Business Class: Any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for international travel, or in conjunction with a connection to or from an international flight operated by Delta or WestJet. No guests.
- LOT Business Lounge Concourse M · after security
LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines business class: Business class customers
- LOT Business Lounge Concourse M · after security
Star Alliance business class: Business class customers and eligible frequent flyer members
From each lounge's published entry rules. Airlines and operators change these; check the lounge before you rely on it.
Terminal 1
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B6.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Club members and eligible United customers
- Day pass
- Purchasable access from lounge staff, subject to availability
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B18.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Club members and eligible United customers
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C10.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Club members and eligible United customers
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18.
- Hours
- Daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Polaris international first and business class customers only
Terminal 2
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 2, Concourse E, near Gate E7.
- Hours
- Daily 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Club members and eligible United customers
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 2, Concourse F, near Gate F9.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Who gets in
- United Club members and eligible United customers
Terminal 3
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 3, Concourse G, near Gate G8.
- Hours
- Daily 6:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Admirals Club members and eligible American Airlines customers (+1 more rules)
- Day pass
- One-Day Pass; access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 3, Concourse H, by Gate H6, alongside the Flagship Lounge.
- Hours
- Daily 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Admirals Club members and eligible American Airlines customers (+1 more rules)
- Day pass
- One-Day Pass; access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 3, Concourse L, near Gate L2A.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Admirals Club members and eligible American Airlines customers (+1 more rules)
- Day pass
- One-Day Pass; access may be limited or not available based on lounge capacity
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 3, between Gates H6 and K6, where Concourses H and K meet.
- Hours
- Daily 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
- Who gets in
- American Airlines premium cabin and top tier customers on qualifying flights
- Day pass
- Single Visit Pass, $150 or 15,000 AAdvantage miles per person, sold at open Flagship lounges based on lounge capacity
Terminal 5
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 5, Concourse M, past the duty free shops, near Gate M17.
- Hours
- Daily 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Air France Business customers (+3 more rules)
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 5, Concourse M, between Gates M11 and M14.
- Hours
- Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. · Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Delta Sky Club members (+5 more rules)
- Day pass
- A Delta Sky Club Single Visit Pass you already hold is accepted here; Delta has discontinued their sale.
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 5, Concourse M, near Gate M18.
- Who gets in
- LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines business class customers (+1 more rules)
- Closed
- Where
- Terminal 5, Concourse M. This lounge has closed permanently.
- After security
- Where
- Terminal 5, Concourse M, near Gate M19.
- Hours
- Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Who gets in
- Customers of Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA AIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, THAI Airways and United (+2 more rules)