Chicago, United States · Terminal Terminal 5 (International)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Lounge Guide
3 premium lounges accessible to business class, first class, and elite status travelers.
Lounges
All premium lounges at ORD
United Polaris Lounge
United Airlines · Terminal 1, near Gate C18
4.9★- Hours
- Daily 5:30am–11:00pm
- Access
- United Polaris business class on international flights
- Food
- À la carte restaurant-style dining, chef-prepared dishes
- Drinks
- Full bar, sommelier-selected wines, craft cocktails
✓ WiFi✓ Showers✓ Sleep area“The flagship United Polaris Lounge at ORD is outstanding. Full sit-down dining, excellent daybeds, and premium shower suites make this one of the best domestic airline lounges in the world.”
American Airlines Flagship Lounge
American Airlines · Terminal 3, Concourse K, near Gate K6
4.3★- Hours
- Daily 5:00am–10:00pm
- Access
- AA Flagship business/first on transcontinental or international flights
- Food
- Hot buffet, salads, snacks
- Drinks
- Full bar, wines
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“A competent lounge but overshadowed by the nearby Polaris Lounge. Good for AA flyers needing a pre-flight refresh.”
SAS Lounge
SAS / Star Alliance · Terminal 5, near Gate M7
4.0★- Hours
- Daily from 3hrs before departure
- Access
- SAS business class, Star Alliance Gold
- Food
- Scandinavian-inspired buffet, open-face sandwiches
- Drinks
- Full bar, aquavit, Nordic beers
✓ WiFi“A clean and pleasant Nordic-themed space. The Scandinavian buffet offers a welcome change from standard lounge fare.”
Getting There
How to get to the lounges
O'Hare is connected to downtown Chicago via the CTA Blue Line, which runs 24 hours. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes from the Loop. Rideshare pickup is at the lower level of each terminal.
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