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nochblad Apr 7th, 2016 12:53 AM

O'Hare transfer times
 
Thursday April 21 I plan to fly in to O'Hare from Zurich arriving terminal 5 at 15.45

I have a domestic connecting flight with United leaving at 17.50 from terminal 1

I will be travelling business on both flights and will only have hand baggage.

Is this gap sufficient? Would a United business (first) ticket offer priority lanes? Any tips?

FrankS Apr 7th, 2016 03:59 AM

Ohare has passport control kiosks, so things do move faster, then the tram to Terminal 1, then the security line, then the walk to your gate. 2 hrs is doable if you are ontime

Citylghts Apr 7th, 2016 08:42 AM

ORD also has a separate lane for passengers with no checked bags. It's on the right, just before the arrivals hall and is faster than even the self-serve kiosks.

You should be ok, but won't have lots of extra time.

nochblad Apr 7th, 2016 10:05 AM

Is there a fast track security line for business/first class passengers?

cfc Apr 8th, 2016 06:51 AM

I suspect the "fast track" thing depends in part on your airline, but probably yes if you're on UA or AA.

(I'm assuming you meant when you get to Term. 1 for domestic flight, not arriving customs/immigration at Term 5.)

Check this website for an idea of what you might be dealing with: http://www.ifly.com/chicago-ohare-in...ort/wait-times Note that it also has terminal maps, etc. If you haven't been to O'Hare before, Term. 1 has 2 gate-clusters/concourses (B gates and C gates) separated by a long tunnel with moving walkways. It's efficient, but the transit does add some time if your departure is from a C gate.


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