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title: "United Polaris Lounge at ORD: where, who gets in, hours"
description: "United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 1, Concourse C. Operated by United Airlines."
url: "https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/united-polaris-lounge/"
updated: "2026-10-31"
airport: "ORD"
type: "place"
---

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# United Polaris Lounge

United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 1, Concourse C. Operated by United Airlines.

Updated October 31, 2026

More in our guide: [The United Polaris Lounge at O'Hare and the Club in Concourse F](https://ordairportguide.com/guides/united-polaris-lounge-at-ohare-club-concourse-f/).

- **Terminal:** Terminal 1, Concourse C
- **Where exactly:** Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18.
- **Security side:** After security
- **Operator:** United Airlines
- **Published hours:**
  - Daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

## Who gets in

| Way in | Who qualifies | Price or limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Not stated |

## Getting to Concourse C

The airport lists 32 gates in Concourse C, from C1 to C31.

[Terminal 1 guide](https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-1/)

## Other lounges in Concourse C

- [United Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/united-club-c10/): Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C10. · Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

## Places to eat near United Polaris Lounge

The airport's directory lists 21 places to eat or drink in Concourse C, after security. Here are 8, nearest gate first.

- [Auntie Anne's](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/auntie-annes-terminal-1/): Gate C18 · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [America's Dog](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/americas-dog/): Gate C17 · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Beaudevin Wine Bar](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/beaudevin-wine-bar/): Gate C17 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- [Billy Goat Tavern and Grill](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/billy-goat-tavern-and-grill/): Gate C19 · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Cafe Zoot!](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/cafe-zoot/): Gate C19 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- [Jazz Bar](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/jazz-bar/): Gate C19 · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Manchu Wok](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/manchu-wok-terminal-1/): Gate C19 · Every day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Nuts on Clark](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/nuts-on-clark-terminal-1/): Gate C19 · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[All 21 places to eat in Concourse C](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%201&concourse=C)

## Questions about United Polaris Lounge

### How do you get into United Polaris Lounge?

One way: International first or business class. Who qualifies for each is in the table above.

### Does United Airlines have a lounge at ORD?

Yes, six:

- United Club: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B6
- United Club: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B18
- United Club: Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C10
- United Polaris Lounge
- United Club: Terminal 2, Concourse E, near Gate E7
- United Club: Terminal 2, Concourse F, near Gate F9

### What are the hours for United Polaris Lounge?

Daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

### Is United Polaris Lounge before or after security?

After security, in Terminal 1, Concourse C.

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

[Terminal 1 guide](https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-1/)[Food & shops in Terminal 1](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%201)[All lounges](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/)