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As North America's only dual hub for commercial air travel, the city is easy to get to from virtually anywhere. Chicago's premier location translates into real convenience for everyone.

  • O'Hare International and Midway International Airports offer thousands of flights a day. Included among those flights are direct non-stops or direct global gateway to 71 international and 165 domestic non-stop and direct destinations.


     

  • Over 50 different airlines service Chicago, helping make flights in and out of the city more cost competitive than those of most major U.S. cities.
  • Because of Chicago's high volume of flights, air travel to and from Chicago is less expensive than most major U.S. cities.
  • O'Hare has been voted the "Best Airport in North America" nine years running by readers of Business Traveler International.
  • Midway & O’Hare International Airports are both modernizing to meet the demands of increased air traffic.
  • O’Hare's Modernization Program includes renovations to the existing airport, building new runways and extending existing runways.

To see a list of airlines servicing O'Hare Airport, click here.

For a listing of airlines servicing Midway Airport, click here.

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