---
title: "McDonald's · Terminal 3 · Gate L-4 · ORD Airport Guide"
description: "McDonald's at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Terminal 3, Concourse L · Gate L4. Gate L-4. After security. Open every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m."
url: "https://ordairportguide.com/venues/mcdonalds-terminal-3-gate-l-4/"
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 3, Concourse L · Gate L4. Gate L-4. After security. Open every day, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Updated October 31, 2026

## Location & access

McDonald's shares gate L4 with Gold Coast Dogs.

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

- **Terminal:** Terminal 3
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse L · Gate L4
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 L4

Other places in Concourse L after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate L4, where McDonald's is.

### Gate L3

- [Green Market](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/green-market-terminal-3-gate-l-3/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

### Gate L1

- [ICE Dishes & Drinks](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/ice-dishes-drinks/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Starbucks](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-terminal-3-gate-l-1/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.

### Gate L8

- [Hudson](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/hudson-terminal-3-gate-l-8/): Shops, news & gifts · Every day, 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

### Gate L10

- [Goose Island Beer Company](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/goose-island-beer-company-terminal-3/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

### Gate L20

- [Burger Federation](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/burger-federation/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Starbucks](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-terminal-3-gate-l-20/): Restaurants & bars · Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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

## Lounges and services nearest gate L4

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse L, nearest gate L4 first.

- [Admirals Club](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/admirals-club-l2a/): Terminal 3, Concourse L, near Gate L2A. · Daily 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- [Mother's Rooms](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/nursing/): Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L6; Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L26, at the end of the hall across from the windows
- [Power stations](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/power-charging/): Terminal 3, Concourse L: Gate L10B
- [Lactation pods](https://ordairportguide.com/amenities/nursing/): Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L24

## Getting to McDonald's

McDonald's is after security, at gate L4.

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

## When McDonald's is closed

- **Before 4 a.m.**, when it opens, nothing else in Concourse L, after security with published hours is open earlier.
- **After 10 p.m.**, when it closes: [Hudson](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/hudson-terminal-3-gate-l-8/) (until 10:30 p.m.), in Concourse L, after security.

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [B-Smooth, Smoothies & Salads](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/b-smooth-smoothies-salads/): gate K4 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [BJ's Gourmet Market](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/bjs-gourmet-market/): gate K18 · After security · Every day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- [Brioche Dorée](https://ordairportguide.com/venues/brioche-doree-terminal-3-gate-g-1/): gate G1 · After security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 8:30 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 3 guide](https://ordairportguide.com/terminals/terminal-3/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

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

[All places in Terminal 3](https://ordairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Terminal%203)[4 lounges in Terminal 3](https://ordairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-terminal-3)[Checkpoints in Terminal 3](https://ordairportguide.com/security/#security-terminal-3)