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title: "McDonald's · Terminal 1 · Gate C-10 · ORD Airport Guide"
description: "McDonald's at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 1, Concourse C · Gate C10. Gate C-10. After security. Open every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m."
url: "https://ordairportguide.com/venues/mcdonalds-terminal-1-gate-c-10/"
updated: "2026-10-31"
airport: "ORD"
type: "place"
---

> Independent guide, not the official ORD website. All pages: https://ordairportguide.com/llms.txt

# McDonald's

McDonald's at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 1, Concourse C · Gate C10. Gate C-10. After security. Open every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Updated October 31, 2026

## Location & access

McDonald's shares gate C10 with Goose Island Beer Company.

- Dine
- Chicken
- Breakfast
- Burgers
- Salads
- American
- Coffee
- Grab and go
- Pastries

- **Terminal:** Terminal 1
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse C · Gate C10
Concessions move, so check the gate signs.
- **Security side:** After security
- **What it is:**
  - Restaurants & bars
  - Coffee, snacks & bakeries

Source: O'Hare International Airport terminal map

## Next closest places to gate C10

Other places in Concourse C after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate C10, where McDonald's is.

### Gate C11

- [Brookstone](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/brookstone-terminal-1/): Shops, news & gifts · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Home Run Inn Pizza](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/home-run-inn-pizza-terminal-1/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

### Gate C9

- [Hudson](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/hudson-terminal-1-gate-c-9/): Shops, news & gifts · Every day, 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Sunglass Hut](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/sunglass-hut-terminal-1/): Shops, news & gifts · Every day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

### Gate C15

- [Barbara's Bookstore](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/barbaras-bookstore-terminal-1-gate-c-15/): Shops, news & gifts · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Ciao Gourmet Market](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/ciao-gourmet-market-terminal-1-gate-c-15/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

### Gate C17

- [America's Dog](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/americas-dog/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[McDonald's has 8 spots at ORD: see all](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/brands/mcdonald-s/)

## Lounges and services nearest gate C10

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse C, nearest gate C10 first.

- [United Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/united-club-c10/): Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C10. · Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [United Polaris Lounge](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/united-polaris-lounge/): Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18. · Daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Service animal relief areas](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): Terminal 1, after security: Concourse C, past Gate C10 on the right of the hallway towards Gate C12
- [Lactation pods](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/nursing/): Terminal 1, Concourse C, Gates C11 and C23
- [Power stations](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/power-charging/): Terminal 1, Concourse C: Gates C5, C15, C21 and C28

## Getting to McDonald's

McDonald's is after security, at gate C10.

[Food and shops in Concourse C by gate](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/concourse-c/)

## When McDonald's is closed

- **Before 4 a.m.**, when it opens, nothing else in Concourse C, after security with published hours is open earlier.
- **After 10 p.m.**, when it closes: [Hudson](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/hudson-terminal-1-gate-c-23/) (until 10:30 p.m.) and [Jazz Bar](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/jazz-bar/) (until 10:30 p.m.), in Concourse C, after security.

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [Beaudevin Wine Bar](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/beaudevin-wine-bar/): gate C17 · After security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- [Starbucks](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-terminal-1-gate-c-17/): gate C17 · After security · Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- [Auntie Anne's](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/auntie-annes-terminal-1/): gate C18 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

## Questions about McDonald's

### Where are the McDonald's locations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

The airport lists eight. The earliest to open is Concourse B, gate B11, from 4 a.m.

- One in Concourse B
- One in Concourse C
- One in Concourse F
- Two in Concourse H
- One in Concourse K
- One in Concourse L
- One in Concourse M

[Every McDonald's at ORD](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/brands/mcdonald-s/)

### Can you get to McDonald's before going through security?

No. It is after security, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it.

## Before you make a detour

Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area.

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

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

[All places in Terminal 1](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%201)[4 lounges in Terminal 1](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-terminal-1)[Checkpoints in Terminal 1](https://ordairportguide.com/security/#security-terminal-1)
