O'Hare Airport Parking Rates & Cost Guide 2026

This O'Hare Airport Parking Rates & Cost Guide covers every current rate at ORD as of October 2026. On-airport parking ranges from $16/day at Economy Lots G and H to $43/day at the Main Terminal Garages. Off-site lots Triply sells near the airport start at about $11/day. Rates are set by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) for on-airport lots and do not surge by time of day. This guide is part of the Complete ORD Airport Parking Guide.

• Main Garage: hourly parking on Level 1 starts at $3 for the first hour and caps at $79/day; daily parking on Levels 2-6 (and the Terminal 5 garage) caps at $43/day.
• Economy Lots G and H: $16/day, the cheapest on-airport options, with a shuttle bus to the free ATS people mover.
• Economy Lot F (covered): $30/day, inside the Multi-Modal Facility.
• Off-site lots Triply sells start at about $11/day (Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport, no shuttle), about 76% cheaper than the $43/day garage daily max.
• O'Hare has roughly 18,000 parking spaces across all on-airport garages and economy lots, according to CDA data.
• Book ahead: pre-paying on-airport via SpotHero, or an off-site lot via Triply, locks in your rate and guarantees a space.

Search off-airport parking near O'Hare on Triply: lots from about $11/day, compared with $16/day at Economy Lots G and H, and booked in minutes.

How Much Does Parking at O'Hare Airport Cost? (2026 Rate Guide)

O'Hare Airport parking rates range from $16/day to $43/day for on-airport daily parking (hourly Level 1 can reach $79/day), and from about $11/day to about $19/day at the off-site lots Triply sells, based on CDA-published rates checked October 2026. The right choice depends on your trip length and how much walking or shuttle time you want. For a full breakdown of every rate at ORD, see our ORD Airport Parking Costs: Every Rate Compared guide.

The Main Terminal Garages at ORD are the most convenient on-airport option. The Main Garage serves Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and Terminal 5 has its own garage. Hourly parking is on Main Garage Level 1; daily parking is on Main Garage Levels 2-6 and in the Terminal 5 garage, per the Chicago Department of Aviation's rates on flychicago.com (checked October 2026).

Each garage connects directly to its terminal. No shuttle, no people mover: you walk straight in. The Terminal 1 Garage serves United Airlines and United Express. For a complete look at Terminal 1 rates and access details, see our ORD Terminal 1 Parking Rates guide. The Terminal 3 Garage serves American Airlines and its Oneworld partners. If you park at one terminal but fly from another, use the free Airport Transit System (ATS) people mover. It runs every 5-10 minutes, 24 hours.

On the daily levels, the $43 maximum covers 8 to 24 hours. On hourly Level 1, a 4 to 8 hour stay costs $36 and a full day can reach $79, so use the daily levels for anything longer than a quick visit. For any trip longer than a day, the Main Garages are the priciest on-airport choice. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

What Are the Economy Lot Rates at ORD? (Lots F, G, and H Compared)

Economy Lots F, G, and H are O'Hare's best-value on-airport options, ranging from $16 to $30 per day as of October 2026. Lot F is inside the Multi-Modal Facility; from Lots G and H a shuttle bus takes you to the Multi-Modal Facility, where you board the free ATS people mover to the terminals. For a detailed look at how these rates fit into the full picture of Chicago airport economy parking rates, see our dedicated guide.

Economy Lots G and H are the most affordable on-airport choices at $16/day. Both charge $3 for the first hour and reach their daily cap quickly; Lot H is credit card only. Economy Lot F is the covered option at $30/day, with $3 for one hour, $6 for two, $10 for three, and $14 for four. It's worth the extra cost if you want protection from Chicago's weather. Lot F also has 24 EV chargers. For more on the O'Hare Airport economy parking price across all lots, see our full breakdown.

Which O'Hare Parking Lot Should You Choose Based on Your Terminal?

Choosing a lot that matches your terminal saves time at both ends of your trip. The ATS people mover connects all lots and terminals, so no option leaves you stranded — but a direct match is fastest.

• United Airlines / ANA / Lufthansa (Terminal 1): Terminal 1 Garage is most direct. Economy Lots F, G, or H via ATS are better for multi-day trips.
• Air Canada / JetBlue (Terminal 2): Terminal 2 Garage is most direct. Economy Lots also work well via ATS. See our O'Hare Airport Parking Rates Terminal 2 guide for full details.
• American Airlines / British Airways / Japan Airlines (Terminal 3): Terminal 3 Garage is closest. For longer trips, the lowest-priced off-site lots Triply sells cost less than the economy lots.
• Delta / Emirates / Southwest / Frontier / Spirit (Terminal 5): Terminal 5 Garage for short trips. ATS from any economy lot reaches T5 in minutes. See our ORD Terminal 5 Parking Rates guide for a complete breakdown.

The free ATS runs 24/7 and connects Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5, the Multi-Modal Facility (where Economy Lot F sits and the Lot G and H shuttle buses stop), and the Kiss 'n' Fly lot. Buses and trains run every 5-10 minutes. Parking at the "wrong" garage is never a big deal.

How Does the O'Hare Airport Transit System (ATS) Shuttle Work?

The ATS is a free, automated people mover that connects the Multi-Modal Facility to every terminal at O'Hare. Economy Lot F is inside the Multi-Modal Facility; from Economy Lots G and H a free shuttle bus takes you there first. Buses and trains run 24 hours a day, every 5-10 minutes. You never need to call for a ride or wait for a driver.

From Lot F, board the ATS inside the Multi-Modal Facility; from Lots G and H, ride the shuttle bus to the Multi-Modal Facility and board there. The system loops through all terminals and the Multi-Modal Facility. The ATS is fully accessible, with level boarding and elevators at every station.

Off-site lots use their own shuttles, not the ATS, and schedules vary by lot. Pride Airport Parking and Routes Airport Parking run 24 hours on demand. Crowne Plaza and Marriott Suites O'Hare run every 30 minutes (5 AM to 9:30 PM and 5 AM to 10 PM), and Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare every 40 minutes from 5 AM to 10:30 PM. Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport has no shuttle, so you take Uber or Lyft.

What Are the Cheapest Ways to Park at O'Hare Airport?

The cheapest on-airport options are Economy Lots G and H at $16/day. The cheapest off-site option on Triply is Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport at about $11/day, about 76% less than the $43/day garage daily max, though it has no shuttle. For a full side-by-side look at every option, see our guide to Chicago Airport Parking Rates.

Here are the most effective ways to cut your parking cost at ORD, based on current 2026 rates:

• Park at Economy Lot G or H: $16/day on-airport, with a shuttle bus to the free ATS.
• Choose a lower-priced off-site lot: Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport (about $11/day, no shuttle) and Crowne Plaza (about $13/day) cost less than every on-airport option. Pride Airport Parking and Routes Airport Parking cost about the same as Lots G and H.
• Book online in advance: pre-paying via SpotHero or flychicago.com, or booking an off-site lot on Triply, guarantees your space.
• Use the free Cell Phone Lot: If you're picking someone up, wait at the free Cell Phone Lot at 560 North Bessie Coleman Drive. It costs nothing.
• Avoid the Main Garages for long trips: A 7-day stay at the Main Garage costs $301. The same trip at Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport costs about $74, about a $227 difference.

How Do You Reserve O'Hare Airport Parking in Advance?

You can reserve on-airport and off-site O'Hare parking online before your trip. Booking ahead guarantees your space and locks in your rate.

1. Choose your lot. Decide between the Main Terminal Garages, Economy Lots F, G, or H, or an off-site lot. Use the rate tables in this guide to compare daily costs for your trip length.
2. Go to flychicago.com or a booking platform. For on-airport lots, reserve directly at the Chicago Department of Aviation's official parking portal at flychicago.com. For off-site lots, use SpotHero, Triply, or the individual lot's website.
3. Enter your dates and select your lot. Input your arrival date, departure date, and preferred facility. You'll see the total cost before you commit.
4. Pay to lock in the rate. Pre-paying confirms your reservation. Off-site bookings on Triply come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in; check other platforms' terms before you pay.
5. Save your confirmation. Keep your confirmation number accessible on your phone. You'll use it at the entry gate to access your reserved space.

During peak travel periods — Thanksgiving week, Christmas, and summer — Economy Lot G fills up fast. Reserving 1–2 weeks ahead is the safest way to guarantee the cheapest on-airport rate.

What Are the Best Off-Airport Parking Options Near O'Hare?

Off-site lots Triply sells near O'Hare sit about 2 to 2.7 miles from the airport. All of them cost far less than the terminal garages, and the lowest-priced ones also beat the economy lots, especially on trips of three days or more. Shuttle service varies by lot, and Super 8 has none. Off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. For a complete look at the Chicago Airport Parking Cost across both on-airport and off-airport options, see our full guide.

Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport has the lowest rate on Triply at about $11/day and lists EV charging stations on-site, but it has no shuttle. Crowne Plaza at about $13/day is the lowest-priced lot with a complimentary shuttle, though availability is limited on some dates. Pride Airport Parking and Routes Airport Parking are the only lots with 24-hour on-demand shuttles; Routes is a valet lot where you leave your keys, and part of Pride's price is paid at the lot. Marriott Suites O'Hare is self-park and you keep your keys. See our guide to O'Hare Airport Parking Garage Prices for a full breakdown of every on-airport structure.

Daily vs. Weekly Parking Cost: How Do the Numbers Compare?

O'Hare does not publish official weekly rate caps. The daily maximum simply multiplies by the number of days parked. Choosing the right lot matters much more on longer trips. For a full look at the Chicago Airport daily parking rate across every facility, see our dedicated guide.

The savings gap widens fast on longer trips. A 7-day stay at the Main Garage costs $301. The same trip at Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport costs about $74, a savings of about $227, or about 76%. Compared to Economy Lot G, Super 8 saves you about $38 per week. For a detailed look at ORD long-term parking fees, including multi-week cost comparisons, see our full guide.

Off-site lots don't always beat the economy lots on price. Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport and Crowne Plaza cost less than Lots G and H, Pride Airport Parking and Routes Airport Parking cost about the same, and Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare and Marriott Suites O'Hare cost more. Covered Lot F ($30/day) costs more than all of them. The trade-off is a shuttle ride (or, at Super 8, an Uber or Lyft) instead of the ATS.

How Does Hourly Parking Work at O'Hare?

Hourly parking at O'Hare uses a tiered rate structure on Main Garage Level 1 and at the economy lots, per the Chicago Department of Aviation's rates on flychicago.com (checked October 2026). For a full comparison of the Chicago Airport parking fee per day across hourly and daily structures, see our dedicated guide.

• First hour: $3
• 2 hours: $6 (Level 1 and Lot F)
• 3 hours: $10 (Level 1 and Lot F)
• 4 hours: $14 (Level 1 and Lot F)
• 4 to 8 hours: $36 (Level 1)
• Daily maximum: $79 (Main Garage Level 1) | $43 (Main Garage Levels 2-6, Terminal 5 Garage) | $30 (Lot F) | $16 (Lots G and H)

Rates are tiered, not per-minute. If you park for 1 hour and 20 minutes, you pay the 2-hour rate of $6. For quick pickups under an hour, the $3 first-hour rate is reasonable. Economy Lot F follows the same first four hourly steps and caps at $30/day; Lots G and H start at $3 for the first hour and cap at $16/day.

For pickups where you're waiting on a passenger, use the free Cell Phone Lot at 560 North Bessie Coleman Drive. It's completely free. Wait there until your passenger is ready, then pull forward.

Terminal 5 International Parking: What Does It Cost?

The Terminal 5 garage caps at $43/day, the same daily maximum as Main Garage Levels 2-6 (flychicago.com, October 2026). The garage connects directly to the terminal, so no shuttle is needed. See our complete ORD Terminal 5 Parking Fee guide for full hourly and daily rate details, or visit our ORD Terminal 5 Parking Rates 2026 guide for a full breakdown including economy lot alternatives.

Terminal 5 is O'Hare's international terminal, on Concourse M. It serves carriers including Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Air France, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. It also handles Southwest Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit for domestic flights.

If you're flying internationally and want to save, park at an economy lot instead. The free ATS people mover connects the economy lots to Terminal 5 (from Lots G and H, via a free shuttle bus to the Multi-Modal Facility). Over a 10-day trip, the difference between $43/day at the T5 Garage and $16/day at Lot G adds up to a $270 difference, just from choosing the right lot.

International travelers arriving at Terminal 5 should note that customs and immigration can add significant time. Factor that into your parking estimate so you're not surprised by an extra hour of fees at the exit gate.

Is There Valet Parking at O'Hare Airport?

Valet parking near ORD is available off-site. Neither the Main Terminal Garages nor the Economy Lots offer CDA-operated valet service: all on-airport lots are self-park.

Routes Airport Parking is a valet lot at about $16/day. You drive to 3901 Mannheim Road in Schiller Park, check in, and leave your keys. The shuttle to ORD terminals runs 24 hours a day on demand.

Pride Airport Parking, at about $15/day on Mannheim Road in Franklin Park, also lists valet among its services, along with car delivery and free baggage help. Its shuttle runs 24 hours on demand, complimentary for up to 4 passengers per vehicle. Part of the price is paid at the lot.

If you'd rather keep your keys, Marriott Suites O'Hare (about $19/day) is self-park, with a complimentary shuttle every 30 minutes from 5 AM to 10 PM.

Is O'Hare Parking More Expensive During Holidays or Peak Travel?

On-airport rates don't surge during peak periods. The Chicago Department of Aviation sets fixed daily caps of $79, $43, $30, and $16 year-round. The real risk isn't higher prices: it's lots filling up completely.

O'Hare has roughly 18,000 parking spaces across all on-airport garages and economy lots, according to CDA data. Those spaces go fast during Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break, and peak summer weeks. Economy Lot G regularly reaches capacity during holiday travel. Drivers who arrive without a reservation may be directed to the more expensive Main Garage instead.

Off-site rates change by date, and popular lots can fill during late November and late December travel windows. Booking ahead locks in your rate, and Triply bookings can be cancelled free with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. For a detailed look at the Chicago Airport parking per day cost across all seasons, see our full rate guide.

O'Hare Parking Tips: How to Save Money and Avoid Common Mistakes

These tips are based on current 2026 rates and traveler experience at ORD. Small decisions before you leave can save you $50–$200 on a single trip.

• Match your lot to your trip length. Under 2 days: Main Garage daily levels are fine. 3 to 6 days: Economy Lots F, G, or H. 7+ days: check the off-site lots too; the lowest-priced ones cost less than the economy lots. See the weekly cost table above.
• Book online, not at the gate. Pre-paying via SpotHero or flychicago.com, or booking an off-site lot on Triply, guarantees your space and locks in your rate.
• Use the Cell Phone Lot for free pickups. The lot at 560 North Bessie Coleman Drive is free. Don't pay $3 just to circle Terminal 1 waiting for your passenger.
• Allow extra time for 2026 construction. Active construction on the new $1.3 billion Concourse D (groundbreaking August 2025, vertical construction spring 2026) may cause temporary detours near Terminal 1. Add a few extra minutes when navigating between terminals this year.
• Count nights, not days. If you leave Monday morning and return Friday evening, that's 4 days of parking, not 5. Miscounting adds an unnecessary day of fees.
• Check traffic before you drive. ORD is 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, but the drive on I-190 can stretch to 60-90 minutes during Friday rush hour. Check Waze live traffic before you leave.
• TSA PreCheck speeds up your timeline. If you have TSA PreCheck, you need less buffer time before your flight, which means less risk of paying for an extra hour at the gate.

Are There Accessible Parking Spaces at O'Hare?

Accessible parking is available at every on-airport garage and economy lot at ORD. Spaces are clearly marked and located near elevators and terminal entrances in all facilities.

Van-accessible spaces are included at all Main Terminal Garages (T1, T2, T3, T5) and Economy Lots F, G, and H. The free ATS people mover is fully accessible, with level boarding and elevators at every station.

For travelers who want covered accessible parking, Economy Lot F at $30/day is the best on-airport choice: covered, ATS-connected, and EV-charging-equipped. Reserve in advance via SpotHero or flychicago.com to guarantee a space in your preferred lot during peak periods.

How Do I Estimate My Total O'Hare Parking Cost?

Estimating your total cost before you arrive prevents surprises at the exit gate. Follow these steps for an accurate number.

1. Count your nights away, not your days. Leaving Monday and returning Friday evening is 4 days, not 5. Multiply your chosen lot's daily rate by that number. For a full look at the O'Hare Airport parking cost per day across every lot, see our dedicated guide.
2. Add time on both ends. You park before your outbound flight and collect your car after your return. Factor in whether you're using a direct-access garage (walk-in, no wait), an economy lot (shuttle bus plus ATS), or an off-site lot (shuttle times vary by lot; Hyatt Place suggests allowing 30-40 minutes for the ride).
3. Check for 2026 construction delays. Active work on the new Concourse D may cause detours near Terminal 1. Allow a few extra minutes when moving between terminals this year.
4. Book online to lock in your rate. Pre-paying through SpotHero or flychicago.com, or booking an off-site lot on Triply, locks in your rate and guarantees your space, especially during peak travel.

Quick rule of thumb: short trips under 2 days work at a Main Garage. Trips of 3 to 6 days are best at Economy Lots F, G, or H. For trips of a week or more, compare the off-site lots: they cost about 56% to 76% less than the garages, and the lowest-priced ones also beat the economy lots. For long-stay travelers, see our full guide to ORD long-term parking rates and our guide on ORD long-term parking cost to find the best multi-day value.

Ready to Book? Find the Best ORD Parking Rate for Your Trip

This O'Hare Airport Parking Rates & Cost Guide covers every current option at ORD as of October 2026. On-airport rates run from $16/day at Economy Lots G and H to $43/day at the Main Terminal Garages. Off-site lots Triply sells start at about $11/day at Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport (no shuttle), and the lowest-priced lot with a shuttle is Crowne Plaza at about $13/day. The right pick depends on your trip length, your terminal, and how much transit time you're willing to add. For more detail on any specific rate type, see our guides to O'Hare Airport daily parking rates, O'Hare Airport economy parking rates, Chicago Airport parking cost per day, Chicago Airport parking fees, Chicago Airport parking price, Chicago ORD Airport parking cost, Chicago Airport monthly indoor economy parking rates, and our ORD Airport parking rate comparison. According to FAA aviation data, O'Hare ranks among the busiest airports in the United States, and economy lots and off-site options fill up fast during peak seasons.

Compare off-airport parking near O'Hare on Triply: lots from about $11/day, with free cancellation and a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare ORD parking rates: off-site lots Triply sells near O'Hare cost about 56% to 76% less per day than the $43/day terminal garages.