Our Review of O'Hare Airport

Table of contents: Our Review of O'Hare Airport Pros and Cons of O'Hare Airport Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of O'Hare Airport

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide,our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of O'Hare Airport

PROS

Location: Chicago O’Hare Airport is conveniently located about 27 km of the city center, making it easily accessible. It is a very important airport in Chicago and the United States.

Modern and Clean Facilities: The airport is known for its modern facilities, including a wide range of shops, restaurants, and lounges. It caters to both business and leisure travelers with amenities like VIP services, hotel and yoga room.

Accessibility: Offers straightforward access from the city center, with a variety of transport options available.

Spacious Design: The design and spacious layout of the airport have been well-received, offering a comfortable and pleasant environment for passengers.

CONS

Big distances airside: After security check, depending on the gate, passengers need to walk a little. Keep that in mind and plan accordingly.

Slow security check: when transiting or when accessing to the gates, security check lines can be very slow. Take that into consideration in order to book your flight and arrive with time to the Airport.

Access between terminals: Terminals are not connected by walk. Passengers need to use the ATS service to move around.

Public Transport Options: As well as many airports in the United States, public transportation is slow, schedules are very restricted and there are very few options. Passengers don’t count with lots of connections with bus or train.

Limited services and retailers: The selection of dining options could be higher and improved for the big size of the Airport. However, you will find all basic services and restaurant options.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

- There are four terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 5. They differ in size and amenities. Checking where your flight is departing from is important. Passengers can get around the airport complex using the ATS, a free 24-hour automated train service. Trains run frequently every 3-5 minutes during peak times and travel a 10-minute circuit between all terminals, the Multi-Modal Facility for rental cars, airport parking lot F, the PACE bus stop, the Kiss’ N Fly drop-off point, and Metra. Trains and stations are wheelchair-accessible too.

- Transport to and from Chicago O’Hare: ORD is connected through train, public bus, taxi and transfer services. Passengers can also make use of the parking facilities available at the different terminals. There are many options to go from the airport to downtown, but plan accordingly.

- Check-in Areas: Check-in areas in Chicago ORD Airport are located just inside the main buildings at the terminals.
Terminal 1: The check-in area is located on the ticketing level.
At Terminal 2, check-in is on the ticketing level.
Terminal 3 check-in area is located on the ticketing level.
Terminal 5 check-in area is located

- At Chicago O’Hare Airport you will find hotel and all the basic services. Shops and good restaurants and coffees.

- You can choose your preferred lounge from the the different options located throughout the airport. Expect to find food, refreshments, and a nice seating area while waiting for your flight.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation