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CHICAGO AIRPORTS

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Major hub, international connections.

  • Accessible via public transportation (CTA).

  • Numerous amenities, dining, shopping.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Convenient for domestic flights.

  • Closer to downtown Chicago.

  • Efficient, smaller, easy navigation.

Directions from Chicago O'Hare to Waldorf Astoria Chicago

  • Exit O'Hare Airport and follow signs for I-90 East toward Chicago.

  • Merge onto I-90 East and continue for approximately 14 miles.

  • Take Exit 50B for Ohio Street and continue on Ohio Street for about 1.5 miles.

  • Turn left onto State Street, then turn right onto East Walton Street.

  • The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is located at 11 East Walton Street. Valet parking and drop-off are available at the entrance.

Directions to Waldorf Astoria Chicago from Chicago O'Hare via Subway (CTA)

  • From O’Hare Airport, follow signs to the CTA Blue Line station located within the airport.

  • Take the Blue Line train heading toward Forest Park and ride for approximately 45 minutes.

  • Exit at the Clark/Lake station.

  • Transfer to the Brown Line train (toward Kimball) and exit at the Chicago station.

  • Walk east on Chicago Avenue for about 0.5 miles, turn right onto State Street, then turn left onto East Walton Street. The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is located at 11 East Walton Street.

Directions to the Rideshare Pickup Area at Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • After exiting your plane, follow signs for "Baggage Claim" and "Ground Transportation."

  • Once at Baggage Claim, look for signs directing you to "Rideshare Services" or "Ride App Pickup."

  • Depending on your terminal:

    • Terminal 1, 2, or 3: Exit through the baggage claim doors and head to the Lower Level/Arrivals curbside.

    • Terminal 5: Exit through the baggage claim doors and cross the roadway to the Rideshare Pickup Zone.

  • Open your rideshare app (Uber, Lyft, etc.), confirm your location, and select your ride.

  • Wait for your driver at the designated pickup zone; look for signs indicating "Rideshare Pickup" with clear markings for your terminal.

Directions to the Rental Car Pickup Area at Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • After exiting your plane, follow signs for "Baggage Claim" and "Ground Transportation."

  • Proceed to the Rental Car Shuttle Center, located at the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF).

  • From Terminals 1, 2, or 3, take the Airport Transit System (ATS) train to the Rental Car Center stop.

  • If arriving at Terminal 5, board the shuttle bus outside baggage claim, which will take you directly to the Rental Car Center.

  • Once at the Rental Car Center, locate your rental company’s desk or kiosk to pick up your car.