Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Terminal 3 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with several 8 runaways is used by American Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, and Spirit Airlines as its primary hub. The terminal has 80 gates on 4 concourses numbered G, H, K, and L.

Terminal 3 is connected airside via a walkway. In addition, to connect to other terminals from here, passengers can use the Airport Transit System.

Overview of Terminal 3 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Below is the table that outlines essential information about ORD Terminal 3:

Terminal	Terminal 3
Founded in	1960
Type	Public
Hub for	American Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Address	10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Official Website	https://www.flychicago.com/
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Airlines at Terminal 3

ORD Terminal 3 is served by the following airlines:

Airline	Terminal(s)	Phone Numbers
Aer Lingus	3	1-800-474-7424
American Airlines	3 (Dep), 5 (Arr)	1-800-433-7300, TTY: 1-800-543-1586
British Airways	3 (Dep), 5 (Arr)	1-800-247-9297, TTY: 1-866-393-0961
Cape Air	3	1-800-227-3247
Contour Airlines	3	1-888-332-6686
Iberia Airlines	3 (Dep), 5 (Arr)	1-800-772-4642
Japan Airlines (JAL)	3 (Dep), 5 (Arr)	1-800-525-3663

Check out our latest guide on what all airlines operate at Chicago O’Hare Terminals. 

Baggage Claim at ORD Terminal 3

The baggage claim at Chicago ORD Terminal 3 is located near the arrival gates, specifically in Concourse K and Concourse H.

After you disembark from the plane, follow the signage for the baggage claim area. Check the baggage carousel screen for your flight number. This way you can recover your baggage hassle-free.

Location	Arrival gates, Concourse K and H
Operating Hours	24/7
Spirit Airlines Baggage Services	+1 855-728-3555
American Airlines Baggage Services	+1 800-535-5225

Need help finding your baggage at O’Hare? Check out our detailed guide to ORD baggage claim for a hassle-free transition.

Lost and Found at Terminal 3

Items/baggage that are lost in the Terminal 3 building will be handed over to the Airport Police Department. All items that are left at the security checkpoint are turned into the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Any articles or baggage left at the aircraft would be kept by the airlines.

To inquire about the items that are lost, damaged, delayed, or left behind, please contact the following organizations outlined below:

Organisations	Contact Information
O’Hare Airport Transit System (ATS)	(773) [email protected]
Parking Facilities (Keys Only)	(773) 686-7530 (Standard Parking)
Parking Facilities (All Other Items)	(773) 686-2385
Restaurants/Food Service	(773) 377-7804
Hudson News	(773) 686-7535
Terminal 5 Customs Area	(773) 686-3157 (U.S. Customs)
Public Areas of the Terminal	(773) 686-2385 (Chicago Police)
Rental Cars (Multi-Modal Facility)	(773) 462-9515

Lost something at O’Hare? Check out our comprehensive guide to ORD Lost and Found to help you with the due process that helps you recover your baggage quickly.

Lounges at Terminal 3

American Airlines operates multiple lounges for its passengers at Terminal 3 of ORD Airport. These lounges are accessible by its Star Alliance members at Terminal 3.

The American/JAL/Iberia Admiral’s Club has three locations within the terminal and admission is subjected to a fee. For a more upscale experience, passengers can access The American Flagship Lounge.

In addition, there’s a USO Lounge at ORD Terminal 3 which is reserved for active-duty military personnel and their families.

Below is the overview of all lounges that are accessible at Terminal 3 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport:

Lounge Name	Location	Contact Information
American/JAL/Iberia (Admiral’s Club)	Terminal 3 – Gate G8	(800) 237-7971
	Terminal 3 – Gate L2A
	Terminal 3 – Gate H6/K6
American Flagship Lounge	Terminal 3 – Gate H6/K6
USO Lounge	Mezzanine Level of the Rotunda, G Concourse (behind security)

Relax and unwind before your flight! Explore our guide to ORD lounges for exclusive amenities, premium services, and access details.

Food Outlets at O’Hare Terminal 3

Travelers can find a wide variety of eateries, from quick bites like McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Starbucks. For a fine dining experience, you can explore Publican Tavern and Chili’s.

There are healthy options such as B-Smooth Smoothies, Green Market, and Farmer’s Fridge vending machines. Whether you’re craving local favorites or healthy options the list below gives all the options available there:

Restaurant/Vendor	Location	Hours of Operation
B-Smooth, Smoothies & Salads	Concourse K, Gate K4	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
BJ Gourmet Market	Near Gate K15	10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Brioche Doree (2 Locations)	Near Rotunda Near Gate K15	5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bubbles Wine Bar	Near Gate H4	5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Thurs-Mon), 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Tues-Wed)
Burger Federation	Near Gate L20	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Burrito Beach	Near Gate K4	6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CIBO Express Gourmet Market	Concourse H, Gate H1	8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Café Descartes	Near Baggage Claim	6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cake Boss	Gate H8	24 Hours
Chicago Cubs Bar & Grill	Near Rotunda	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Chili’s	Near Gate H2	5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chili’s	Near Gate G10	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri), 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Tue, Wed, Sat)
Dunkin’ Donuts	Near Gate H4	24 Hours
Garrett Popcorn Shops	Near Gate H2	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gold Coast Dogs	Near Gate L4	4:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Goose Island Beer Company	Near Gate L10A	5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Great American Bagel Company	Near Gate H10	6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sun-Fri), 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Sat)
Green Market	Concourse L, Gate L3	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Half Moon Empanada	Near Halsted Food Court, Rotunda	8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
McDonald’s	Various Locations in Terminal 3	4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nuts on Clark	Concourse H, Gate H8	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
O’Brien’s Restaurant & Bar	Near Gate H5	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Breakfast until 10:00 a.m.)
Publican Tavern	Concourse K, Gate K1	6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee	Multiple Locations	Varies by location
Subway	Rotunda	5:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless	Concourse K, Gate K4	5:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wolfgang Puck Express	Concourse K, Gate K12	Food: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Bar: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

If you want to plan, check out all the dining options available at Chicago O’Hare Airport.

Shops at Terminal 3

Terminal 3 offers a diverse selection of shops from luxury brands to convenience stores. Passengers can also find vending machines, high-end fashion outlets, and more. Popular stores like Brooks Brothers, Sunglass Hut, and Barbara’s Bookstore cater to the diverse needs of the passengers.

Additionally, vending machines offer premium cosmetics, baby care essentials, tech gadgets, and snacks.

Store/Vending Machine	Location	Hours
AG1 – Vending Machine	T3 near Gate H1	24 Hours
Anastasia Beverly Hills	Concourse K, near Gate K5	24 Hours
Baby and Travel Essentials (4 Locations)	Concourse G, near Gate G2 Concourse K, near Gate K5 Main Hall, near Gate K1 Main Hall, near Gate H1	24 Hours
Barbara’s Bookstore (2 Locations)	T3, near Rotunda T3, near Gate H4	6 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily
Brighton	T3 near Main Hallway	7 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily
Brooks Brothers	T3 near Gate H3B	7 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily
Brookstone	T3 Main Hall, close to H4	6 a.m. – 8 p.m., daily
CNN Newsstand Chicago	T3 near Gate H5	5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily
CVS	T3 Pedestrian Tunnel near CTA T3 Baggage Claim	24 Hours
ChiBoys	T3 Near Gate H6	6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily
Chicago Essentials	Concourse K, Gate K12	24 Hours
Duty-Free Store	T3 near Gate K5	7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., daily
Hudson News & Gifts	T3 near multiple locations	Various hours
Hudson Nonstop	T3 near Gate K1	5 a.m. – 10 p.m., daily
IL Lotto	Various concourses	24 Hours, No Attendant
InMotion	T3 near Gates H2 & K12	6 a.m. – 6 p.m. / 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Kylie Cosmetics	T3 near Gates K1 & H4	24 Hours
Lego	T3 near Gates H1 & K5	24 Hours
Polly Pocket (Mattel)	T3 Near Gate K12	24 Hours
Premium Sound – Vending Machine	Various Gates (K1, L20, K5)	24 Hours
Sunglass Hut	T3 near Gate K5	7 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily
Talie	T3 near Gate H1	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., daily
Therabody	T3 near Gate K12	24 Hours
Vosges Haut-Chocolat	T3 near Gate H4	6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily

Discover the best shopping spots at O’Hare! From luxury brands to travel essentials, check out our guide to shopping at ORD.

Services & Facilities at Terminal 3

Terminal 3 offers a variety of services and facilities. For instance, passengers can access multiple ATMs, body charging stations, and Mamava nursing pods across multiple locations at Terminal 3 of ORD Airport. Additional amenities include a shoe repair service, a full-service spa, and numerous water refill stations. To stretch your body after a long flight, a dedicated yoga room is available in the Rotunda Mezzanine.

Facility	Location	Hours
ATM	Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L2A	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K4	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Rotunda	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse H, Gate H2	24 Hours
Body Charger	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K8	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K15	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse H, Gate H1	24 Hours
Mamava	Terminal 3, Concourse G, Gate G12	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K1	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K5	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse K, Gate K19	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L24	24 Hours
Mother’s Room	Terminal 3, Rotunda Mezzanine	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Concourse L, Gate L6	24 Hours
	Terminal 3, Near Gate L24	24 Hours
Seaway Bank – Foreign Currency Exchange	Terminal 3 near K10	7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Daily
Shoe Hospital	Terminal 3 near Gate K2	9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Terminal Getaway Spa	Terminal 3, Concourse H, Gate H1	8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily
Water Refill Stations	Multiple locations across Concourses G, H, K, L	24 Hours
Yoga Room	Terminal 3, Rotunda Mezzanine	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Parking at Terminal 3

Finding the right parking option at ORD Terminal 3 is essential for a hassle-free travel experience. Whether you need short-term parking or a reservation for multiple days, the airport offers various parking options. The various parking options are designed to suit different needs.

The Main Garage parking provides direct access to O’Hare Terminal 3. Premier Parking offers even closer proximity to the terminal for an additional fee. Additionally, there’s free parking at Cell Phone Lots for quick pickups.

Parking Option	Details	Rates
Main Garage (Hourly/Daily)	Covered parking with direct access to Terminal 3	3 USD for an hour. 77 USD for the whole day
Premier Parking	Closest parking within 300 feet of Terminal 3	63 USD per day
Economy Lots (F, G, H)	Long-term parking	15 USD- 22 USD per day
Valet Parking	Available at select locations	54 USD per day
Cell Phone Lot	Free waiting area for pickups/drop-offs	Free

Find the perfect parking spot at O’Hare! Explore our guide to ORD parking for options, rates, and reservation details.

Transportation at Terminal 3

You can access multiple modes of transportation to/from the ORD Terminal 3. Passengers can utilize CTA Blue Line Train which can be accessible from the lower level concourse.

Besides, the Airport Transit System helps passengers move within the terminals and the Multi-Modal facility. In addition, there are other transportation options like taxis, rideshares, and shuttles.

Below is the overview of all transportation options available to/from Chicago ORD Terminal 3:

• CTA Blue Line: It connects to Chicago O’hare International Airport and offers direct reach to ORD Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The station is located on the lower concourse and operates 24/7.
• Airport Transit System (ATS): This people-mover system transports passengers to/from ORD Terminal 1. 2 and 5. It also offers access to the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) for rental cars and the Economy Parking lot.
• Pace Bus: Passengers can access Route 250 and 330 to get to the Chicago suburbs. The service is available from Multi-Modal Facility (MMF).
• Taxis and Rideshares: Taxis pick-ups are available on the lower level (Arrivals level) outside baggage claim at O’Hare Terminal 3. While rideshare picks up on the upper level (Departures level).

Get to and from O’Hare hassle-free! Explore the best transportation options available in ORD, from public transit to rideshares, rental cars, and more.

Map of Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Navigating ORD Terminal 3 is easier with a clear understanding of the ORD Airport map. Whether you’re looking for shopping, dining spots, or other key locations, a detailed map helps travelers navigate the terminal with ease. Below is the interactive map that displays important locations within Terminal 3, thus enhancing the passengers’ travel experience.

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Terminal 3 is one of the busiest terminals at Chicago O’Hare International Airport offering passengers extensive facilities and amenities. There are diverse selections of lounges, dining, and shopping options, catering to the needs of every traveler’s needs.

Additional amenities like lost and found services, transportation options, and parking facilities further enhance comfort and convenience. Whether you’re arriving, departing, or in transit at O’Hare Terminal 3, it assures convenience and seamless travel at every step.

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