O’Hare Airport layovers are chances for you to explore one of the most fascinating places in the country. Thanks to Legendary Private Car’s airport limo service, you can turn a boring and stressful time into an adventure and explore the best of Chicago between flights. Whether you want to visit Magnificent Mile or try the famous deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s, your private chauffeur near ORD will provide quick rides from and to the airport. However, if your choice is to have fun without leaving this immense airport, you’ll also find plenty to see and do.

O’Hare to Downtown Layover Tours

Get custom-tailored layover tours and book a roundtrip between O’Hare and Downtown Chicago. Visit some of the top Chicago museums like The Art Institute of Chicago and The Field Museum, shop in Water Tower Place, and dine in top restaurants like Lou Malnati’s and The Purple Pig. The options are practically limitless, as long as you stay in the Chicago area. 

To leave the airport and check out some local attractions, book a black car service with Legendary Private Car at fair and transparent rates. You can choose between an hourly car service and a point-to-point airport shuttle, depending if you want to go on a quick tour or visit only one place.

Check Your Luggage and Take a Nap

Chicago’s largest airport offers comfy lounges for travelers who want to recharge their batteries. If you have a long layover and want to spend it in peace, check the luggage so you can relax in one of many areas designed to provide passengers comfort. There are lovely places where you can take a shower and sleep. This option might be ideal for busy business travelers and people with tight schedules. You’ll arrive fresh at your client meeting or roadshow and feel fantastic during your next flight.

Get Some Exercise After a Long Flight

If you feel like you’ve been sitting for too long and want to get your blood pumping, visit one of the yoga rooms at Terminal 3 or 5 or XpresSpa at Terminal 5. A yoga session or a nice spa treatment and massage might be just what you need. Another good option to keep your body active and mind sharp is to take a walk in one of many gardens inside the airport complex. Fresh air and exercise will make your layover a time well spent. 

Airport Shopping and Dining

Shopping

You don’t have to go to the Loop and leave the O’Hare Airport to enjoy classic Chicago dishes and shop in luxury brand or souvenir stores. You’ll find so many cool places right there at the airport! There are plenty of duty-free shops and stores with electronics, clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics. You’ll find the Field Museum Store, Barbara’s Bookstore, InMotion Entertainment store, Coach, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, Luxury Watches, and many more options.

Dining

When it comes to Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and deep-dish pizza, you’ll be all set at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. 

Chicago’s well-known deep-dish pizza franchise Giordano’s has a branch in Terminal 3. Another amazing place at this terminal is a Chicago landmark, Garrett Popcorn Shops. This place is known for its distinctive caramel and cheddar popcorn blend and provides a selection of gift packages and popcorn varieties. 

In Terminal 1, you can find Portillo’s, a renowned Chicago hot dog and Italian beef sandwich establishment. Another well-known Chicago deep-dish pizza franchise with a branch in Terminal 1 is Uno Pizzeria & Grill. 

Chef Rick Bayless’s Mexican-inspired eatery Tortas Frontera is your go-to place if traditional Chicago food is not what you’re looking for. This place, together with Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi, Hub 51, The Publican, and Tocco, are high-end cuisine restaurants with exceptional food and service.

Airport Art and Exhibitions

The impressive art collection and exhibitions at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are well-known for displaying the city’s rich cultural history and inventiveness. The following are a few of O’Hare Airport’s best art installations:

• Since 1988, O’Hare Airport has featured over 60 art displays as part of the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Airport Art Program.
• The Chicago Cubs Installation, which can be found in Terminal 3, features a variety of sports relics, pictures, and souvenirs to honor the city’s cherished baseball team.
• Don’t miss the Chicago Children’s Museum at Terminal 2 if you’re traveling with kids. Children of all ages can engage in interactive games. The displays emphasize arithmetic, science, and technology.
• In Terminal 3, there is a special exhibition called The Urban Garden. It showcases a vertical garden with more than 1,100 plants.

Hire a Personal Chauffeur During your Layover

Prearrange transportation to and from any location in Chicago and spend your layover the way you want. Count on timely pickups, broad knowledge of the local area, first-class service, and all-inclusive rates. Go from O’Hare to Downtown and back in a spotless chauffeured sedan or Mercedes S560. Legendary Private Car will make sure you arrive back at the airport on time and have a stress-free experience.