Large airport · Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. Its IATA code is ORD. Its ICAO code is KORD. It has 8 runways, longest 13,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 680 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chicago, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ORD |
| ICAO code | KORD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 8 runways, longest 13,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 680 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.9786° N, 87.9048° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Chicago O'Hare International Airport is known for
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown.
Official website: https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
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Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Willis Tower · United States · 15.4 miles away
- Cloud Gate · United States · 15.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- James "Pate" Philip State Park · United States · 18.2 miles away
- Pullman National Historical Park · United States · 24.7 miles away
- Moraine Hills State Park · United States · 28.9 miles away
- Volo Bog State Natural Area · United States · 29.5 miles away
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park · United States · 30.7 miles away
- North Point Marina · United States · 35.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown.
What is the airport code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — its IATA code is ORD and its ICAO code is KORD.
Where is Chicago O'Hare International Airport located?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport serves Chicago, United States. Its coordinates are 41.9786° N, 87.9048° W.
How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
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Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3754
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Hare_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.