--- title: "Terminal 3 at ORD: gates, airlines, food, lounges" description: "Concourses G, H, K and L. The Airport Transit System stops at Terminal 3, and on the secure side Terminal 3 has pedestrian connections to Terminal 1." url: "https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-3/" updated: "2026-11-03" airport: "ORD" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official ORD website. All pages: https://ordairportguide.com/llms.txt # Terminal 3 Concourses G, H, K and L. The Airport Transit System stops at Terminal 3, and on the secure side Terminal 3 has pedestrian connections to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The Terminal Transfer Bus to Terminal 5 leaves from Gates G17 and K20. Updated November 3, 2026 More in our guide: [Terminal 3 at O'Hare: Concourses G, H, K and L and the Rotunda](https://ordairportguide.com/guides/terminal-3-at-ohare-concourses-g-h-k-l-rotunda/). ## Concourse G Gates G1A to G21. Clear security in Terminal 3 at Checkpoint 6, 7, 7A or 8. The Terminal Transfer Bus to Terminal 5 stops at Gate G17. 22 gates, G1A to G21 After security - [12 places to eat and shop](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?concourse=G&terminal=Terminal+3) - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-g8/) ## Concourse H Gates H1A to H18. Clear security in Terminal 3 at Checkpoint 6, 7, 7A or 8. 19 gates, H1A to H18 After security - [28 places to eat and shop](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?concourse=H&terminal=Terminal+3) - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-h6/) ## Concourse K Gates K1 to K20. Clear security in Terminal 3 at Checkpoint 6, 7, 7A or 8. The Terminal Transfer Bus to Terminal 5 stops at Gate K20. 16 gates, K1 to K20 After security - [22 places to eat and shop](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?concourse=K&terminal=Terminal+3) ## Concourse L Gates L1A to L28. Clear security in Terminal 3 at Checkpoint 6, 7, 7A or 8. 26 gates, L1A to L28 After security - [9 places to eat and shop](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?concourse=L&terminal=Terminal+3) - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-l2a/) ## Airlines departing from Terminal 3 6 airlines are listed for Terminal 3. The [full airline list](https://ordairportguide.com/airlines/) covers all 46. | Airline | Concourse | Check-in | | --- | --- | --- | | Aer Lingus | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level | | American Airlines | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level, with separate international, Priority and Flagship counters, self check-in kiosks on both levels, and curbside check-in | | British Airways | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level | | Contour Airlines | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level | | Iberia | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level | | Japan Airlines | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3, Departures and Check-In level | ## Security checkpoints ### Security Checkpoint 6 - **Published hours:** Opens at 3:45 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. ### Security Checkpoint 7 TSA PreCheck - **Published hours:** Opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. ### Security Checkpoint 7A TSA PreCheck - **Published hours:** Opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m. ### Security Checkpoint 8 - **Published hours:** Opens at 4 a.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. [All checkpoints and what the airport publishes](https://ordairportguide.com/security/) ## Lounges - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-g8/): Concourse G · Daily 6:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-h6/): Concourse H · Daily 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. - [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-l2a/): Concourse L · Daily 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. - [Flagship Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/flagship-lounge/): Daily 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. ## Food & shops in Terminal 3 Browse 76 directory listings recorded under Terminal 3. Individual pages show the available location and opening-hour information. Check the security-side field before choosing a place for your journey. [Browse places in Terminal 3](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal+3) ## Questions about Terminal 3 ### What airlines are in Terminal 3? 6 airlines are listed Terminal 3: Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Contour Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines. See every airline in the table. ### What restaurants are in Terminal 3? The airport's directory lists 37 restaurants in Terminal 3: B-Smooth, Smoothies & Salads, BJ's Gourmet Market, Brioche Dorée, Bubbles Wine Bar, Burger Federation, Burrito Beach, and 31 more. [Browse places in Terminal 3.](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal+3) ### Which concourses and gates are in Terminal 3? Terminal 3 has 4 concourses: - Concourse G (22 gates, G1A to G21) - Concourse H (19 gates, H1A to H18) - Concourse K (16 gates, K1 to K20) - Concourse L (26 gates, L1A to L28) ## Continue planning