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Chicago, Illinois

What terminal is American at ORD?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

ORD
Terminal

Terminal 3

American uses Terminal 3 at O'Hare, with flights spread across Concourses G, H, K and L.

GatesConcourses G, H, K and L
Check-inTerminal 3
BaggageTerminal 3

What to know

International arrivals without preclearance may arrive at Terminal 5 even when the outbound flight uses Terminal 3.

Airport terminal scene accompanying the American at ORD terminal guide
Airport terminal photo by MChe Lee on Unsplash

Airport layout

O'Hare currently uses Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5. Terminals 1 through 3 connect after security; Terminal 5 is reached by the Airport Transit System or eligible transfer bus.

Getting to the gate

International arrivals without U.S. preclearance generally process through Terminal 5 even when the airline departs from another terminal.

Connections

Allow extra time for a Terminal 5 connection because many transfers require another security screening.

Quick answers

What terminal is American at ORD?+

American uses Terminal 3 at O'Hare, with flights spread across Concourses G, H, K and L.

Where does American check in at ORD?+

American check-in is at Terminal 3. Confirm it in the airline app before leaving.

Can I connect between terminals at ORD?+

Allow extra time for a Terminal 5 connection because many transfers require another security screening.

Can the American terminal at ORD change?+

Yes. Construction, irregular operations, and gate swaps can change the terminal. Confirm the operating carrier, terminal, and gate on your day-of-travel boarding pass.