Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team · 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee · 2 minutes from MKE · every chauffeur background-checked, licensed and insured
Quick answer: At O’Hare, United is in Terminal 1, American is in Terminal 3, and Delta and most international airlines are in Terminal 5. Terminal 2 is being rebuilt but still has gates, used by carriers such as Air Canada, Alaska, JetBlue and Spirit. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are connected by walkways; Terminal 5 is reached by the Airport Transit System (ATS) train. Rideshare pickups are on the upper level at Terminals 2 and 3, taxis and black cars on the lower level, and the free cell phone lot is at 560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive. Pharaoh’s Transportation meets Wisconsin travelers at every terminal and drives them home to Milwaukee, Madison and southeast Wisconsin.
Flying through O’Hare?
Door-to-terminal rides from Wisconsin and pickups at every terminal.
In this guide
- O’Hare airlines by terminal
- Quick answers: what terminal is my airline?
- Getting between terminals
- Where rides pick you up at O’Hare
- Where Pharaoh’s chauffeurs meet you, terminal by terminal
- Dropping off at O’Hare: departures by terminal
- From O’Hare to Wisconsin: how long the ride takes
- O’Hare tips for Wisconsin travelers
- Quick facts
- Frequently asked questions
- About the dispatch team
O’Hare airlines by terminal
| Terminal | Main airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (Concourses B and C) | United; Lufthansa and ANA departures | United’s hub; Star Alliance partners depart here |
| Terminal 2 (Concourses E and F) | Air Canada, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit and smaller carriers | Being replaced by a new Global Terminal; gates still open |
| Terminal 3 (Concourses G, H, K, L) | American; Aer Lingus; British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines departures | American’s hub; oneworld partners depart here |
| Terminal 5 (Concourse M) | Delta, Frontier and most international airlines: Air France, Emirates, Icelandair, Copa, AeroMexico and more | All international arrivals that clear customs land here, including some airlines that depart from T1 or T3 |
Assignments change during O’Hare’s rebuilding program; this table reflects airline listings as of spring 2026. Always confirm the terminal on your boarding pass or airline app the day you fly.
Flying out of O’Hare from Wisconsin?
Tell us your airline. We drop you at the right terminal door.
Quick answers: what terminal is my airline?
| Airline | O’Hare terminal |
|---|---|
| United | Terminal 1 |
| American | Terminal 3 |
| Delta | Terminal 5 |
| Spirit | Terminal 2 (check your boarding pass) |
| JetBlue | Terminal 2 |
| Alaska | Terminal 2 |
| Air Canada | Terminal 2 |
| Frontier | Terminal 5 |
| Lufthansa, ANA | Terminal 1 departures; Terminal 5 arrivals |
| British Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines | Terminal 3 departures; Terminal 5 arrivals |
| Southwest | Flies mainly from Midway; check if you are booked at O’Hare |
Getting between terminals
| From → to | How |
|---|---|
| Terminals 1, 2 and 3 | Walk on the secure side; follow overhead signs |
| Terminal 5 ⇄ Terminals 1 or 3, connecting flights | Terminal Transfer Bus for connecting passengers, about 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Terminal 5 ⇄ others, outside bus hours | Exit security, ride the ATS train, clear TSA again |
| Any terminal ⇄ economy parking and the Multi-Modal Facility | ATS train |
Source: O’Hare’s “Transportation Between Terminals” page. Allow extra time if your connection involves Terminal 5.
Where rides pick you up at O’Hare
| Ride type | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) | Upper level at Terminal 2 (poles 2A to 2G) and Terminal 3 (poles 3G to 3K) | From Terminal 1, walk to Terminal 2; from Terminal 5, take the ATS to Terminal 2 |
| Taxi | Lower level curb outside baggage claim, every terminal | Use the official cab stand only |
| Black car, limo and pre-arranged chauffeurs | Lower level, center commercial lane; some chauffeurs meet you inside baggage claim | Livery parking is across from each terminal, about a 5 to 7 minute walk |
| Friends and family | Lower level outer curb, Arrivals | No curbside waiting; use the cell phone lot |
| Cell phone lot | 560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive | Free; wait there until the traveler has bags and calls |
Source: O’Hare’s official drop-off, pick-up and taxi/limo pages.
Landing at O’Hare, heading to Wisconsin?
A chauffeur meets you at your terminal, flight tracked.
Where Pharaoh’s chauffeurs meet you, terminal by terminal
| Terminal | Meeting point |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Baggage claim, with a name sign; then the lower-level commercial lane |
| Terminal 2 | Baggage claim, then the lower-level commercial lane |
| Terminal 3 | Baggage claim, with a name sign; K Concourse arrivals often exit near door 3K |
| Terminal 5 | Outside the customs exit doors, at the arrivals hall |
O’Hare pickups are driven by City of Chicago-licensed chauffeurs from our affiliate network, dispatched by the same Pharaoh’s team. You get the chauffeur’s name and phone number before you land, and we track your flight, so a delay or early arrival moves the pickup. International arrivals at Terminal 5 are met after customs.
Dropping off at O’Hare: departures by terminal
Departures are on the upper level. Tell us your airline and we drop you at the right door; with Terminal 2 under construction, signs and doors change, and a driver who does this run every day knows the current layout. From downtown Milwaukee, plan about 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes to the curb, more at rush hour. See Milwaukee to O’Hare car service.
From O’Hare to Wisconsin: how long the ride takes
| Destination | Drive from O’Hare (about) |
|---|---|
| Kenosha and Racine | 45 min to 1 hr |
| Milwaukee and MKE area | 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30 min |
| Lake Geneva | 1 hr 15 min |
| Waukesha and Lake Country | 1 hr 30 min |
| Madison | 2 to 2.5 hr |
| Kohler and Sheboygan | 2 hr |
| Door County, Green Bay, North Woods | Drop-off trips, 3 to 5 hr |
For Madison, see Madison ⇄ O’Hare car service. Groups of 7 to 15 ride together in a Sprinter; see the fleet.
O’Hare tips for Wisconsin travelers
- Check your terminal the morning of the flight; Terminal 2 changes during construction
- Terminal 5 means customs on the way home; add time to your pickup
- Rideshare from Terminal 1 or 5 means a walk or train ride to the pickup poles
- In winter, ice and snow slow the I-94 drive and the curbs; leave earlier
- Flying out at 6 a.m.? You may need to leave Milwaukee around 3 a.m.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| United | Terminal 1 |
| American | Terminal 3 |
| Delta and most international airlines | Terminal 5 |
| Terminal 2 | Air Canada, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit (during rebuild) |
| Rideshare pickup | Upper level, Terminals 2 and 3 |
| Black car pickup | Lower level, center commercial lane |
| Cell phone lot | 560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive |
| Drive to Milwaukee | About 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30 min |
| Book a ride | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
Frequently asked questions
What terminal is United at O’Hare?
Terminal 1.
What terminal is American at O’Hare?
Terminal 3.
What terminal is Delta at O’Hare?
Terminal 5.
What terminal is Spirit at O’Hare?
Terminal 2 as of spring 2026; check your boarding pass, since assignments change during construction.
Which terminal is international at O’Hare?
Terminal 5 handles most international flights and all international arrivals that clear customs.
Can I walk between O’Hare terminals?
Between Terminals 1, 2 and 3, yes. Terminal 5 needs the transfer bus or the ATS train.
Where is Uber pickup at O’Hare?
Upper level at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
Where is the O’Hare cell phone lot?
560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive; waiting there is free.
Where do limo and black car drivers pick up at O’Hare?
On the lower level, center commercial lane, or inside baggage claim.
How long is the drive from O’Hare to Milwaukee?
About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Do you pick up at every O’Hare terminal?
Yes, with flight tracking; O’Hare pickups are driven by City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs.
How do I book a ride from O’Hare to Wisconsin?
Book online or call (414) 322-3751 with your flight number.
About the dispatch team
This guide was written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, which books rides across Wisconsin and Chicagoland every day. Pharaoh’s Transportation is a top-rated Milwaukee limo and car service with its office and fleet at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207, 2 minutes from MKE. Pharaoh’s also operates two divisions, Milwaukee to O’Hare (milwaukeetoohare.com) and Wisconsin Limo Service (wisconsinlimoservice.com), with the same office and dispatch team. The fleet includes Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades (up to 6), a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (15), an Executive Sprinter (13) and a 14-passenger Ford Transit van. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Pickups inside Chicago, including O’Hare and Midway, are driven by City of Chicago-licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network. Reservations: (414) 322-3751, 24/7.
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