A plain-English overview of your parking options at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, plus tips to help you book with confidence.
See O'Hare Parking OptionsFlying out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)? Parking is one of the first things to sort out. This guide covers the parking options listed on the airport's official website, flychicago.com, what to check before you book, and how to plan your arrival so you're not rushing to your gate.
ParkNJet is an independent guide and does not operate any parking at O'Hare. O'Hare is run by the Chicago Department of Aviation. Details change, so always confirm current information on the official O'Hare parking page or the provider's website before you go.
Here's what the airport's official website lists, plus off-airport parking run by private companies nearby.
The Main Garage is next to O'Hare's domestic terminals. According to flychicago.com:
Daily parking is on Levels 2–6 of the Main Garage and in the outdoor Lots B and C next to it, according to flychicago.com.
Lots B and C have higher clearances (9 feet and 8 feet 5 inches) than the garage, so the airport suggests them for taller vehicles that need to park near the terminals.
For international Terminal 5, flychicago.com lists a six-story garage with about 1,700 spaces, connected to the terminal by an enclosed pedestrian bridge, plus the outdoor Lot D next to it.
Covered long-term parking on floors 4 and 5 of the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF), 10255 W. Zemke Blvd. According to flychicago.com:
flychicago.com calls Lot G the most economical on-airport parking. Lots G and H have the same rate.
From these lots, shuttle buses take you to the Multi-Modal Facility, where you board the ATS to the terminals. The airport says the shuttles and the ATS run 24 hours a day and arrive every 5 to 10 minutes.
flychicago.com offers reserved, covered spaces on Level 2 of the Terminal 5 Garage, Level 4 of the Main Garage, and Level 4 of Economy Lot F. Spaces are guaranteed even if the garage is full.
The reservation fee is $10 per space, per day, on top of the parking cost, taxes, and fees (as listed Oct 2026). Reserved parking on flychicago.com
Picking someone up? O'Hare's Cell Phone Lot at 560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive is free. Wait there until your party calls, then meet them at the lower-level Arrivals curb.
flychicago.com says curbside waiting is prohibited and unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed. Drop off and pick up on flychicago.com
Private companies run parking lots near O'Hare, and many offer shuttles to the terminals and online reservations. They aren't run by the airport.
Each company sets its own prices, shuttle hours, and cancellation rules, so compare a few. See the booking sites we list on our home page.
flychicago.com says to call the Parking Garage Office at (773) 686-7530 in advance if you'll park for more than 30 days. Vehicles left longer without arrangements are considered abandoned and may be towed at the owner's expense.
Rates as listed on flychicago.com, O'Hare's official website, when this page was last updated, Oct 2026. flychicago.com says its parking rates include all taxes. Rates change, so check the official pages before you go.
| Parking area | Up to 1 hour | Up to 4 hours | 4 to 8 hours | 8 to 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Garage Hourly (Level 1) | $3 | $6 / $10 / $14 | $36 | $79 |
| Main Garage Daily (Levels 2–6) and Lots B & C | $3 | $6 / $10 / $14 | $36 | $43 |
| Terminal 5 Garage and Lot D | $3 | $6 / $10 / $14 | $36 | $43 |
| Economy Lot F (Multi-Modal Facility) | $3 | $6 / $10 / $14 | $30 (4 to 24 hours) | |
| Economy Lots G and H | $3 | $16 (1 to 24 hours) | ||
“Up to 4 hours” shows the listed rates for 1–2, 2–3, and 3–4 hours.
A side-by-side look at the main ways to park for a trip from O'Hare.
| Option | Distance to terminals | Shuttle? | Price | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Garage Daily / Lots B & C | Next to the domestic terminals | Not needed | $43 per 24 hours, as listed on flychicago.com, Oct 2026 | flychicago.com |
| Terminal 5 Garage / Lot D | Next to Terminal 5 | Not needed | $43 per 24 hours, as listed on flychicago.com, Oct 2026 | flychicago.com |
| Economy Lot F | Farther, at the Multi-Modal Facility | Free ATS train | $30 per 24 hours, as listed on flychicago.com, Oct 2026 | flychicago.com |
| Economy Lots G and H | Farther | Shuttle bus to the ATS, 24 hours | $16 per 24 hours, as listed on flychicago.com, Oct 2026 | flychicago.com |
| Off-airport lot | Varies | Usually yes | Prices vary by dates and lot; check the provider for current rates | Booking sites |
The Main Garage is next to the domestic terminals, while international Terminal 5 has its own garage. Check your airline's terminal before you leave so you head to the right parking area.
Based on flychicago.com's listed rates, a full day on Level 1 Hourly costs $79, compared with $43 on the Daily levels and $16 at Lots G and H.
From Lots G and H, you ride a shuttle bus to the Multi-Modal Facility and then the ATS train to your terminal. Add that time on top of check-in and security.
flychicago.com says you pay the cashier when you exit, by cash or major card. Its general parking page marks Economy Lot H as “credit card only,” while its Economy page lists cash and cards, so bring a card to be safe.
The Main Garage has a 6-foot-6-inch clearance. flychicago.com lists higher clearances at Lot B (9 feet), Lot C (8 feet 5 inches), the Terminal 5 Garage (8 feet 6 inches), and Lot F (8 feet 4 inches).
flychicago.com reminds drivers to note which level they parked on. A quick photo of the level and row sign helps when you're tired after a flight.
It can be, but not always. O'Hare's Economy Lots G and H are lower-cost official options, and off-airport lots set their own prices and fees. Compare the total cost for your dates before deciding.
Yes. flychicago.com offers reserved spaces in the Terminal 5 Garage, the Main Garage, and Economy Lot F through its official booking site, ohareparking.flychicago.com. A $10 per day reservation fee is added to the parking cost. Only a limited number of spaces can be reserved.
According to the official booking FAQ, refunds are given only for cancellations made at least 2 hours before your reservation's start time. There are no refunds for partly used reservations. For off-airport lots, the provider's own policy applies.
The booking FAQ says any time outside your reserved entry and exit times costs extra, paid by credit card at the exit after you scan your QR code.
Use the free Cell Phone Lot at 560 N. Bessie Coleman Drive. Curbside waiting isn't allowed at O'Hare, and unattended vehicles are ticketed and towed.
flychicago.com says to contact the Parking Garage Office at (773) 686-7530 for vehicle help, including dead batteries and flat tires.
Check the official airport options, compare a few booking sites for off-airport lots, and book with the provider that fits your trip.