โ Airport Guide
Flying Through Chicago O'Hare Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago O'Hare Airport at a Glance
โ Airport Code
ORD
๐ฅAnnual Passengers
80M+
๐พPet Relief Areas
4 Outside Terminal, 5 Inside Terminal
๐Open 24 Hours
Yes
๐Official Airport Site
๐บ๏ธTerminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Chicago O'Hare - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At ORD, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Chicago airport has four exterior and five interior pet relief areas.ย
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 1ย โ Location: Outside Arrivals/lower level Door 1A.
- Terminal 2ย โ Location: Outside Arrivals/lower level Door 2E.
- Terminal 5ย โ Location: Outside Arrivals/lower level Door 5B
- Multi Modal Facility (Rental Cars/Lot F)ย โ Location: Outside
Indoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 1 C Concourse - next to gate C10
- Terminal 3 Rotunda โ in the Rotunda between Terminal 2 & 3
- Terminal 3 Main Hall โ down the hall from gate K1
- Terminal 5 โ near gate M8
- Terminal 5 โ near gate M28
Features
โ Open 24 Hours
โ ADA Accessible
โ Waste Bags Provided
Official Chicago O'Hare Airport Resources
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