Lounges · Chicago O'Hare
ORD airport lounges: where they are and how to get in
You don't need elite status — or a particular credit card — to use a lounge at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Several ORD lounges take Priority Pass or sell a walk-in day pass at the door, so you can buy a few quiet hours before your flight. Below is every lounge by terminal, how to get in, and where to find a shower — then how to keep an eye on the live ORD security wait so a lounge stop doesn't cost you the gate.
Lounges at ORD by terminal
United Club
Terminal 1 (Gates B6, B18, C10) & Terminal 2 (Gates E7, F9)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipUnited Polaris Lounge
Terminal 1 (Gate C18)
Airline members & premium cabinAmerican Airlines Admirals Club
Terminal 3 (Gates G8 & L2A)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipAmerican Airlines Flagship Lounge
Terminal 3 (Gate H6/K6)
Airline members & premium cabinDelta Sky Club
Terminal 5 (Gate M13)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipAir France Lounge
Terminal 5 (Gate M17)
Airline members & premium cabinPriority PassSwissport Lounge
Terminal 5 (Gate M18)
Airline members & premium cabinPriority PassLOT Business Lounge
Terminal 5 (Gate M18)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipWingtips Lounge
Terminal 5 (near Gate M19)
Airline members & premium cabinPriority Pass
Ways in across these lounges: Airline members & premium cabin · Lounge membership · Priority Pass.
How to get into a ORD lounge without elite status
There are four common ways in, and only one needs status. Priority Pass is a paid membership that gets you into participating lounges on its network. A walk-in day pass, sold at the door of independent lounges like The Club or an Escape Lounge, buys a few hours with no membership at all. Airline clubs admit their own members and premium-cabin passengers, and some sell a same-day pass. And a few lounges are run for active U.S. militaryat no charge. We don't push any credit card here — just the door that fits your trip. For what each way in costs and when a lounge is worth it, see our full guide on how to get into an airport lounge.
Lounges with showers at ORD
Showers at ORD live inside the larger airline and flagship lounges rather than in public areas. If a shower is the point — after a red-eye or before a long-haul — look for a flagship or international lounge, or a Minute Suites-style rest room.
Before you head to the gate
Waiting out a delay or a long layover in a lounge? Comfort is great until boarding sneaks up. Check the live ORD security wait times first, then recompute when to leave for your gate — your Leave-By Time so you walk to security with exactly enough time to get through the line — not a minute wasted, not a flight missed.
More at ORD at the airport
Sleeping at ORD overnightRest zones, showers and the early-flight plan.ORD airport amenitiesFree Wi-Fi, charging, food and showers.
Before you fly ORD
ORD TSA wait times todayLive security wait by checkpoint and your exact Leave-By Time before you fly.Cheap ORD parking — comparedDriving in for an early flight? Compare lots by price and fold parking into your Leave-By Time.
Lounges, hours and amenities change — we verified ORD's details as of June 27, 2026. Always confirm hours and access on the day you fly. Not affiliated with the TSA, any airline, or any lounge operator.
Lounge FAQ ORD
Does ORD have Priority Pass lounges?
Yes — Air France Lounge (Terminal 5 (Gate M17)) and Swissport Lounge (Terminal 5 (Gate M18)) and Wingtips Lounge (Terminal 5 (near Gate M19)) take Priority Pass at ORD. Priority Pass membership lets you in without flying that airline or buying a separate pass.
Can you pay for a ORD lounge without a membership?
Often, yes. ORD has lounges that sell a walk-in day pass at the door or through Priority Pass, so you can buy a few hours of quiet without any airline status or membership. Space is first-come, so it can fill up at peak times — and you don't need a premium credit card to get in.
Which ORD lounges have showers?
Showers at ORD are typically found inside the larger airline and flagship lounges rather than in public areas. If a shower matters for your layover, look for a flagship or international business-class lounge.
Is a lounge worth it during a long ORD layover?
For a long layover, usually yes — a seat, quiet, free food and Wi-Fi, and often a shower beat a crowded gate. Just keep one eye on the clock: when it's time to move, check the live ORD security wait so a relaxing lounge stop doesn't turn into a rushed walk to the gate.