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O'Hare International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

Compare every parking option at ORD: economy and long-term lots, terminal garages, valet, and the cell phone waiting lot. All rates below are current published Chicago airport parking prices.

ORD parking rates at a glance

Economy
$17
per day
Daily / Garage
$40
per day
Valet
$65
per day
Hourly
$5
per hour

Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official ORD parking page before your trip.

Parking locations at ORD

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Economy Lot FEconomy15 min$17/day
Economy Lot GEconomy15 min$17/day
Main Parking GarageGarage5 min$40/day
Terminal 5 Parking LotDaily3 min$40/day
ORD ValetValetAt terminal$65/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

ORD parking shuttle information

2 lots at ORD provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.

  • Economy Lot F 15 min ride ($17/day)
  • Economy Lot G 15 min ride ($17/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Economy Lot F has free ATS train service — often faster than the shuttle from Lot G.
  • Book advance parking at flychicago.com for up to 30% off gate rates.
  • Off-site lots on Mannheim Road and Bessie Coleman Drive are a strong alternative.
  • The Blue Line from downtown is the cheapest option if you can skip parking entirely.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Bessie Coleman Drive Cell Phone Lot (free, 1 hour max)

Use the cell phone lot when picking up arriving passengers. It is free and lets you wait until your passenger calls you to the curb, avoiding short-term parking fees.

How early should I arrive if I'm parking at ORD?

If you are parking, add extra time to your arrival window:

  • Terminal garage: +15 minutes on top of your normal arrival time.
  • Economy / off-site + shuttle: +25-35 minutes for the shuttle ride and wait.
  • Valet: +5-10 minutes for drop-off handoff.
See the full ORD arrival-time guide

ORD parking: frequently asked questions

O'Hare International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Bessie Coleman Drive Cell Phone Lot (free, 1 hour max)), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $17/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at O'Hare International Airport is Economy Lot F at $17/day. Off-airport lots near Chicago often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at O'Hare International Airport are approximately: Economy $17/day, standard daily/garage $40/day, valet $65/day, and hourly $5/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/parking for the current price.
Yes. O'Hare International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Bessie Coleman Drive Cell Phone Lot (free, 1 hour max). It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at O'Hare International Airport, add 15 minutes on top of your normal arrival window. For economy or off-site parking with shuttle service, add 25-35 minutes to account for the shuttle ride and wait. See our best-time-to-arrive calculator for a personalized recommendation.
ORD valet is $65/day — $25/day more than self-park. Valet is worth it for very short trips, bad weather, mobility concerns, or late-night arrivals when shuttles are infrequent. For trips longer than 2-3 days, economy + shuttle almost always saves more than the time it costs.
Yes. Reserving on-airport parking at https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/parking typically saves 10-30% versus drive-up rates and guarantees a spot during busy holiday travel. Off-airport lots via third-party booking sites can save another 30-50%.