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ORD Terminal 5

Delta, Frontier and Air France and other carriers fly from Terminal 5. Terminal 5 covers Concourse M (35 gates). You clear security right there, so check today's live ORD wait before you leave.

Wayfinding diagram for finding your gate inside a terminal, following overhead signs from security through the concourse.
Finding your gate: past security, follow the overhead signs by gate number and concourse rather than the terminal name alone.
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Which airlines use Terminal 5 at ORD?

These airlines fly from Terminal 5 at ORD. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

  • Delta at ORDTerminal 5T5
  • Frontier at ORDTerminal 5T5
  • Air France at ORDTerminal 5T5
  • Emirates at ORDTerminal 5T5
  • KLM at ORDTerminal 5T5
  • Turkish Airlines at ORDTerminal 5T5

What gates are in Terminal 5, and where do you check in?

Concourse M (35 gates). Delta, Frontier, and most international airlines that don't use Terminals 1–3 check in here.

One concourse, M; three gates can handle the Airbus A380.

Where is security in Terminal 5 at ORD?

Terminal 5 has its own checkpoint for Concourse M, with TSA PreCheck lanes. Lines still swing by the hour, so check ORD wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get to and from Terminal 5 at ORD?

Airport Transit System (ATS). The ATS train stops here, but Terminal 5 is NOT connected airside to Terminals 1–3 — there is no secure walkway. To reach Terminals 1–3 you normally exit, ride the ATS or a shuttle, and get re-screened. An airside transfer bus links Terminal 5 with Terminals 1 and 3 about every 15 minutes in the afternoon and evening without re-screening.

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all ORD terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 5

  • Accessibility. Step-free access with elevators and assistance on request.
  • Domestic or international? Terminal 5 holds O'Hare's only customs facility, so non-precleared international arrivals clear customs and claim bags here before connecting.
  • Past security. Expanded dining and retail, plus a Delta Sky Club, after a recent upgrade.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.
Cheap ORD parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 5 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 5 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about ORD Terminal 5

Which airlines use Terminal 5 at ORD?

Delta (Terminal 5), Frontier (Terminal 5), Air France (Terminal 5), Emirates (Terminal 5), KLM (Terminal 5), Turkish Airlines (Terminal 5) use Terminal 5 at ORD. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 5, and where do you check in?

Terminal 5 covers Concourse M (35 gates). Delta, Frontier, and most international airlines that don't use Terminals 1–3 check in here.

Where is security in Terminal 5 at ORD?

Terminal 5 has its own checkpoint for Concourse M, with TSA PreCheck lanes. Waits swing by the hour, so check ORD wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 5 at ORD?

The ATS train stops here, but Terminal 5 is NOT connected airside to Terminals 1–3 — there is no secure walkway. To reach Terminals 1–3 you normally exit, ride the ATS or a shuttle, and get re-screened. An airside transfer bus links Terminal 5 with Terminals 1 and 3 about every 15 minutes in the afternoon and evening without re-screening.

You know Terminal 5. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live ORD security wait and your drive.

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