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title: "Delta Sky Club at ORD: where, who gets in, hours, day pass"
description: "Delta Sky Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 5, Concourse M. Operated by Delta Air Lines."
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updated: "2026-11-03"
airport: "ORD"
type: "place"
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# Delta Sky Club

Delta Sky Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 5, Concourse M. Operated by Delta Air Lines.

Updated November 3, 2026

More in our guide: [Lounges in Terminal 5 at O'Hare: Delta, Air France and LOT](https://ordairportguide.com/guides/lounges-terminal-5-at-ohare-delta-air-france-lot/).

- **Terminal:** Terminal 5, Concourse M
- **Where exactly:** Terminal 5, Concourse M, between Gates M11 and M14.
- **Security side:** After security
- **Operator:** Delta Air Lines
- **Published hours:**
  - Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  - Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- **Day pass:** A Delta Sky Club Single Visit Pass you already hold is accepted here; Delta has discontinued their sale.
- **Phone:** [(800) 221-1212](tel:+18002211212)

## Who gets in

| Way in | Who qualifies | Price or limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rules that apply to every way in | Enter within 3 hours of your scheduled departure; connecting customers can enter at the connecting airport at any time before departure. Entry is subject to space availability. A same-day boarding pass is required, and only one credential may be used for Club access. Delta Main Basic tickets (or similar "light" or "basic" tickets on a partner flight) are not admitted. For travel dates on or after January 19, 2027, Delta Comfort Basic, Delta First Basic, Delta Premium Select Basic and Basic Business tickets (or similar tickets on a partner flight) are not admitted unless the traveler has a qualifying method of access. Delta 360 Members, American Express Centurion Card Members and Lifetime Delta Sky Club Members are exempt from the 3-hour window. A flight delay does not change access if you entered within 3 hours of the originally scheduled departure time. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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 |
| Single Visit Pass | The sale of Single Visit Passes has been discontinued. A pass already held is accepted through the expiration date printed on it, with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or partner airlines; a pass without a printed expiration date is not valid, and access may be limited by capacity. Valid at the Club where it was purchased. Each guest and family member needs their own pass; children under 2 may accompany someone entering with a pass. Delta Main Basic fares are not admitted. | No longer sold |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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. | Not stated |
| 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 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 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) |
| Guests of Executive members | Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), flying on Delta or its partner airlines. Two additional guests may come for a fee. A Visit covers entries to one or more Delta Sky Clubs for up to 24 hours from the first entry. The member must stay with the guests for the whole visit. | Two guests free; two additional guests $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit |
| Guests of Lifetime members | Existing Lifetime Members only. Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), with same-day ticketed air travel on any airline; two additional guests may come for a fee. The member must stay with the guests for the whole visit. | Two guests free; two additional guests $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit |
| Guests of Individual members | Two guests, or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21), if Delta determines that adequate space exists and the member and guests are flying on Delta or its partner airlines. The member must stay with the guests for the whole visit. | $50 or 5,000 miles per guest per Club visit |
| Travelers under 18 | Individuals must be at least 18 to access the Club unless accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult who has access to the Club. With a Single Visit Pass, the supervising adult must also be a Club member. Alcoholic beverages are not served to anyone under 21. | Not stated |

## Getting to Concourse M

The airport lists 36 gates in Concourse M, from M1 to M40.

[Terminal 5 guide](https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-5/)

## Other lounges in Concourse M

- [Air France Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/air-france-lounge/): Terminal 5, Concourse M, past the duty free shops, near Gate M17. Daily 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [LOT Business Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/lot-business-lounge/): Terminal 5, Concourse M, near Gate M18.
- [Swissport Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/swissport-lounge/): Closed Terminal 5, Concourse M. This lounge has closed permanently.
- [Wingtips Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/wingtips-lounge/): Terminal 5, Concourse M, near Gate M19. Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Places to eat near Delta Sky Club

The airport's directory lists 23 places to eat or drink in Concourse M, after security. Here are 8, nearest gate first.

- [Big Bowl](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/big-bowl/): Gate M11
- [Burger King](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/burger-king/): Gate M11 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Tocco](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/tocco/): Gate M11
- [Chick-fil-A](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/chick-fil-a/): Gate M10 · Monday to Saturday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Garrett Popcorn Kiosk](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/garrett-popcorn-kiosk/): Gate M10
- [Chicago Neighborhood Market & Goods](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/chicago-neighborhood-market-goods/): Gate M9 · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Protein Bar and Kitchen](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/protein-bar-and-kitchen/): Gate M15 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [The Hampton Social](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/the-hampton-social/): Gate M7 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[All 23 places to eat in Concourse M](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%205&concourse=M)

## Questions about Delta Sky Club

### How do you get into Delta Sky Club?

24 ways, with a credit card, a lounge membership, airline status or a first or business class ticket. Who qualifies for each, and what it costs, is in the table above.

### Does Delta Air Lines have a lounge at ORD?

Yes, one: Delta Sky Club.

### Can you buy a day pass for Delta Sky Club?

A Delta Sky Club Single Visit Pass you already hold is accepted here; Delta has discontinued their sale.

### What are the hours for Delta Sky Club?

Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

### Is Delta Sky Club before or after security?

After security, in Terminal 5, Concourse M.

Sources: Delta Air Lines, Chicago Department of Aviation, O'Hare International Airport terminal map

[Terminal 5 guide](https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-5/)[Food & shops in Terminal 5](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%205)[All lounges](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/)
