Officially opened in 1955, the airport is named after Lt. Cmdr. Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare, a U.S. Navy war hero. On baggage tags, the ORD is an abbreviation of its original name: Orchard Place Airport.
\Once exclusively known as the "world's busiest" airport, O'Hare now trades that title with Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport. Yet more than 200,000 travelers pass through the nearly 7,700-acre, 172-gate facility daily and the airport claims to offer more flights to more cities, more often than any other in the world.
\Travelers can conveniently get around the airport via the Airport Transit System, which is a free, 24-hour train that operates between the three domestic terminals, the international terminal, long-term parking, and the Metra train station.
\The CTA's Blue Line, located at the lowest level of the main parking garage, is the best option for getting downtown. Trains depart approximately every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. A variety of shuttle services and cabs are available for transportation to the city and suburbs.
\Check www.ohare.com for the latest on security screening information.
Rep. Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale) is encouraging Chicago-area residents to complete an online survey to provide feedback about runway tests being conducted at O’Hare Airport.
A bipartisan bill to monitor and study the environmental and health effects of Chicago O’Hare Airport and its runways unanimously passed the Illinois House on Tuesday and is awaiting Senate reading.
A congressional field hearing will take place soon to discuss the noise generated by Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) is putting pressure on the federal government to address noise pollution at O'Hare International Airport.
Senator seeking petition signatures urging EPA, FAA to take action.
Team of aviation experts will address noise issues at O'Hare.