CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND CONVENTION FACILITIES WHAT’S NEW FEATURED PARTNERS FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS RESOURCES ONLY IN CHICAGO SPOTLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS DINING IN CHICAGO’S SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOODS EVENT VENUES MEET WELL Also new to the concessions lineup: one of the largest and most innovative airport automatic retail programs in the country. Over 80 new vending machines at O’Hare provide low-touch, 24/7 offerings that meet the evolving needs of travelers. Some are stocked with basic snacks, beverages, and travel essentials — while others sell everything from gourmet Sprinkles cupcakes and specialty popcorn, to Kylie® Cosmetics and LEGOS®. Looking ahead, O’Hare is expanding the mobile ordering program powered by Grab to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 for 2023. The new program will add dozens of new options and in-terminal delivery. Travelers will soon be able to search, order, and pay for food, beverages, and retail products from their phones for pick-up or delivery. New Chicago Brands A mix of new food, beverage, and retail spots are making their way to both ends of the modernized Terminal 5. Opening in phases, the announced locations prominently feature Chicago-based brands: East Concourse • Butcher and the Burger New extension of Terminal 5 New airport vending machines • BLVD & Branch • Bar Siena • Six Points Market West Concourse • Sparrow Coffee • Hampton Social • FarmAir’s Market • Chick-fil-A Easy Connections via the ATS Train O’Hare is expansive but passengers can travel from point to point in less than 10 minutes riding aboard the airport train. In November 2021, O’Hare opened a new Airport Transit System (ATS) and added new train cars to its fleet. ATS train at O’Hare rental car facility CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © CITY OF CHICAGO (3 PHOTOS); VIDEO PARACHUTE INC © CITY OF CHICAGO
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