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Terminal 1

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    Toni
    "It's already been said but Garrett popcorn is a must!"(3 Tips)
    Peter R.
    "berghoffs downtown for old time Chicago"(2 Tips)
    Jenny L.
    "chocolate bar at the Vosges shop."(2 Tips)
    Dieter R.
    "... Stop by Garrett's Popcorn and have the "Chicago Mix" You won't regret..."(3 Tips)
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  • Ash K.
    Ash KMarch 18, 2013
    All bars and restaurants were full till I came across a hidden gem called Tuscani across from B18. It's at the very end but great food and no lines though it's always full.
  • Fergs
    FergsMarch 12, 2016
    Be prepared for a long TSA wait but once your through lots of dining places and gift shops. Enjoy the light show on the way to concourse C.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Mitchell S.
    Mitchell SDecember 27, 2013
    Limo service O'Hare airport to Downtown Chicago for $60, up to 3 passengers. Book online at www.echolimousine.com or call 773.774.1074. Check the 5 Stars reviews on Yelp too!
    Upvoted Feb 1
  • Lufthansa
    LufthansaFebruary 20, 2015
    “The Sky’s the Limit” – that is the name of the neon installation by light artist Michael Hayden which decorates the roof of the underground passage connecting departure halls B and C in Terminal 1.
  • Robin B.
    Robin BertelsJanuary 30, 2016
    Connecting to another United flight? Make sure to have your cameras ready when passing through the Concourse B-C tunnel!
  • TopGolf Bear
    TopGolf BearSeptember 28, 2011
    I like to come here for my morning walk, wakes the people coming off a red-eye right up. Close enough to TopGolf so that I can make it my first stop when I come back to Chicagoland.
  • Scott D.
    Scott DMay 29, 2012
    Try the Rick Bayless restaurant in the B concourse (Frontegra?). Fresh and very tasty from one of Chicago's famous chefs.
  • Greg G.
    Greg GMay 18, 2011
    You can get any beverage from any bar/resto in ORD in a "to go" cup and enjoy it walking thru the terminal. Such a Chicago classic tradition!
  • Will C.
    Will CurleyJuly 16, 2011
    Pro tip: if you can't find an outlet, or all of them are being used, there's a super secret outlet hiding on the underside of the water fountain at gate C17.
  • Bill A.heart icon on user image
    Bill AtkinsonOctober 9, 2016
    Frontera outpost @ B1. Cold Michelada & any of the Terrassa is the best way to kill time in term B
  • Jared P.
    Jared PApril 7, 2013
    Enjoy the 2 hour trek to C Concourse, but at least you can walk to the different concourses unlike other airports.
  • William A.
    William ArrantJuly 27, 2014
    Flight was 33minutes late but United staff was on it today. Got me to my connection on time wit five minutes to spare.. Kudos to LA staff too
  • Bob M.
    Bob MohlerJanuary 14, 2010
    In front of C-11 There is an outlet, so if you are looking at the counter on the right side you can plug in and get power it's often hidden by one of the gray work carts.
  • Dieter R.
    Dieter ReecerSeptember 5, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you want a local favorite. Stop by Garrett's Popcorn and have the "Chicago Mix" You won't regret it :)
  • Corrigan Photography
    I used the mens room @terminal 1. Read the directions before sitting. It's one of the neatest inventions I've experienced using.
  • Prashanthi C.
    Prashanthi ChennupatiApril 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If your boarding in group 8 on UNITED flight ask for baggage gate check tag at the podium..Don't wait until u step into aircraft and realize that there is no overhead space...
  • Shandi K.
    Shandi KanoJanuary 20, 2012
    If you like the Chicago mix popcorn, stick with Garrett's. Nuts on Clark doesn't even compare. In fact I think it's kind of gross. And of course, visit the Oakley store!
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LFebruary 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you have a sweet tooth, pick up a chocolate bar at the Vosges shop. Unique flavors & high quality chocolate.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KMarch 5, 2012
    Yellow jackets at Departures are usually a little more relaxed than at Arrivals.
  • megan g.
    megan geeNovember 12, 2012
    You need a bright screen on your cell phone to make the electronic boarding pass scan properly!
  • Gaurav B.
    Gaurav BhattMay 3, 2012
    Try Chicago veggie dog at the Chicago dod in terminal c. It's awesome!!
  • Toni
    ToniJanuary 19, 2013
    It's already been said but Garrett popcorn is a must!
  • Kristin W.
    Kristin WolffMay 6, 2011
    If you need a ticket agent (b/c your reservation is not accessible via machine), get in the global service line. Better to ask forgiveness than permission (& other agent lookalikes can't ticket).
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WhiteNovember 21, 2014
    Some of the seats have outlets built in
  • Laura T.
    Laura TrujilloFebruary 22, 2011
    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is perfect for a chocolate treat or delicious caramel apple.
  • Stephanie V.
    Stephanie VardavasSeptember 12, 2013
    There's a really nice ladies' room opposite gate C21 .
  • Vincent J.heart icon on user image
    Vincent JacksonJune 11, 2012
    If you have an iPhone, get a Mophie charger. It's the best invention for an iPhone.
  • Ed G.
    Ed GouldMay 9, 2013
    Also a plug at B5 behind the trash cans. Very scenic!
  • Terra T.
    Terra TrueloveMay 26, 2012
    Don't count on Indian trails to get you on time for your flight
  • Katherine P.
    Katherine PyattMay 28, 2012
    Love the toilet seat plastic dispensers. Make me feel better about public bathrooms.
  • Peter R.
    Peter RahamanJune 25, 2011
    Wolgang Pucks and Macaroni restaurants are good here . berghoffs downtown for old time Chicago
  • jenn j.
    jenn jonesOctober 4, 2010
    use the restrooms before security - they are always fresh and clean, and the singing bathroom lady gives them an extra flair.
  • Alisia N.
    Alisia NuneMay 2, 2012
    If your traveling arrive 2hrs before. And if your going on a cruise travel a day before
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LeySeptember 19, 2018
    How many Starbucks!?
  • William A.
    William ArrantJuly 27, 2014
    Ginos Pizza is only four miles away if ya got time.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KFebruary 11, 2012
    Look out for the people in the yellow coats they mean business.
  • Amy W.
    Amy WhiteMay 13, 2012
    United terminals are a long way from security. Give yourself plenty of time.
  • J d.
    J dMay 26, 2011
    It appears as though this terminal is falling apart. Look out when it rains! Leaks are caught with buckets!
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJune 29, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Catch a United Airlines Flight here!
  • Rob M.
    Rob MehtaJanuary 28, 2013
    Welcome to Chicago! Now go get some coffee!
  • Tinu A.
    Tinu Abayomi-PaulOctober 13, 2010
    There's a laptop charging/work station between C21 and C23 right before spirit of the red horse.
  • Nick N.
    Nick NelsonOctober 26, 2012
    Find a comfortable seat, your flight probably won't be leaving on time.
  • Allison E.
    Allison E.October 15, 2012
    WORT AIRLINE EVER!!! Fly anything else or walk !!!!!
  • Corrigan Photography
    After security. Up to right there's a Free filtered water refill station.
  • Jim L.
    Jim LiuOctober 5, 2014
    ANA and Lufthansa operates at O'Hare Terminal 1
  • Tim
    TimMay 6, 2011
    The outlets in the charging station near gate B11 do not work.
  • Sid B.
    Sid B.August 11, 2011
    Terminal 1 C area food court has a great salad place right up front on the right
  • Meg☀️
    Meg☀️March 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Security checkpoint 3 usually has the shortest lines!
  • Caitlin O.
    Caitlin OponskiMay 10, 2012
    Wishes there was an "any seat that is not next to a screaming baby" option when choosing a seat preference for flights
  • Lindsay M.
    Lindsay MNovember 30, 2012
    There's a charging station next to the Brookstone by C11
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