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COME AND GO WITH EASE Chicago leads the way when it comes to connectivity. Resting conveniently in the center of the country and boasting two first-class airports with thousands of daily inbound and outbound flights to more than 270 destinations, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) give travelers access to a world-class city. Serving more than 100 million passengers a year combined, Chicago’s airports have been heralded time and again for being the most-connected airports in the country due to the number of daily flights and numerous destinations served. With new plans to expand and modernize facilities, ORD and MDW stand to continue offering the best and most dependable options in the nation for travelers. Visit flychicago.com for more information. MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT With more than 22 million passengers in 2018, Midway continues to be one of the nation’s fasted-growing airports. A nearly $400 million modernization program is now underway at Midway that includes a complete transformation of all the airport’s restaurants and shops to feature local favorites and national brands, a larger security checkpoint hall, and expanded parking facilities. It’s the largest improvement program at the airport in nearly 20 years and will upgrade travelers’ experiences flying from, to, or through Midway. The program will be completed in phases over the next three years. O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the world and offers the most choices in flights and destinations of any airport in the U.S. O’Hare is reimagining the passenger experience through new and improved amenities and services. Pamper yourself at full-service spas, relax at the urban aeroponic garden, enjoy the airport’s free Wi-Fi, and reenergize in the yoga room. Retail options available in O’Hare’s domestic terminals include an impressive lineup of brand name retailers: Brooks Brothers, Erwin Pearl, Brighton, Johnston & Murphy, Oakley, Harley-Davidson, Spirit of the Red Horse, Brookstone, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, and InMotion Entertainment. Additionally, restaurants Summer House Santa Monica, Publican Tavern, Burger Federation, and Goose Island Beer Company Bar opened. International Terminal 5 offers luxury retail and dining hot spots, including favorite Chicago brands. TAKE THE TRAIN TO & FROM THE AIRPORT O’Hare: The CTA Blue Line takes you directly to the O’Hare station, which connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3 vial tunnel. Connections to Terminal 5 are available. Midway: The CTA Orange Line connects you directly to Midway station, located next to the airport terminal building and connected by an enclosed walkway. NEWEST ADDITIONS ► A new Multi-Modal facility (MMF) consolidates all rental car facilities under one roof. It also includes more than 1,200 covered parking spots. In the future, the MMF will eventually connect passengers to the terminals. ► Automated Passport Control (APC) and Mobile Passport Control technology at O’Hare and Midway create a fast and efficient customs processing experience for visitors arriving to Chicago from abroad. O’Hare now offers five ways for passengers to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing: Mobile Passport Control, Automated Passport Control, One-Stop, Global Entry, and traditional CBP lanes. ► A new text messaging tool allows travelers to request and receive real-time taxicab wait times at O’Hare and Midway. Text the word “taxi” to 312-883-8404 for O’Hare or 312-883-7969 for Midway. The City also recommends two apps, Curb and Arro, for visitors to hail and pay for a taxi. Available for download at chicabs.org. ► Four mothers’ rooms (also one available at Midway) ► Service animal areas (pre-and post-security) ► Fly with Butch O’Hare Family Lounge (Terminal 2, near Gate F3) ► Charging stations
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