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
Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official ORD parking page before your trip.
Parking locations at ORD
| Lot | Type | Distance | Shuttle | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot F | Economy | 15 min | $17/day | |
| Economy Lot G | Economy | 15 min | $17/day | |
| Main Parking Garage | Garage | 5 min | — | $40/day |
| Terminal 5 Parking Lot | Daily | 3 min | — | $40/day |
| ORD Valet | Valet | At terminal | — | $65/day |
| Cell Phone Waiting Lot | Cell phone | 5 min | — | Free |
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)
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- Economy Lot F has free ATS train service — often faster than the shuttle from Lot G.
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- 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.