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The People Mover /ATS, OHares (ORD) shuttle train, to close until Fall 2019
E to C gate shuttle discountinedMCT Feb 2021 from ExpertFlyer.com
older MCT ORD MCT data - Sept 2016
Archive: Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
E to C gate shuttle discountinedMCT Feb 2021 from ExpertFlyer.com
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STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I. ONLINE .50 1.15 1.30 1.30 OFFLINE .50 1.15 1.30 1.30 ** OR * ARE ALL UA-UA DD .45 AUA - ALL UA-UA DD .45 DUB - ALL UA-UA DD .45 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 1 - 2839 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 3160 - 6384 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 SNN - ALL UA-UA DD .40 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 1 - 2839 UA-UA DD .40 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 3160 - 6384 UA-UA DD .35 UA-UA DI .45 AUA - ALL UA-UA DI .45 DUB - ALL UA-UA DI .45 NAS - ALL UA-UA DI .45 SNN - ALL UA-UA DI .40 UA-UA ID 1.30 GRU - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 HKG - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 MEX - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 MTY - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 PEK - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 PVG - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 SIN - ALL UA-UA ID 1.20 UA-UA II 1.30 GRU - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 HKG - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 MEX - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 MTY - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 PEK - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 PVG - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 SIN - ALL UA-UA II 1.20
Archive: Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International
#32
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2 1/2 hours is plenty of time for a leisurely connection at ORD. You'd need a minimum of a one-hour delay before I'd even start to be concerned.
#33
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I wouldn't hesitate to book a flight with half of that connection time. I think you'll be fine assuming there aren't any major weather issues.
#34
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But with a longer connection time, you can enjoy the Polaris lounge at both LAX and ORD. Isn't that the whole point of booking a longer connection?
#35
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 6
Thoughts on a 90-minute connection from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5?
Thanks to a schedule change, I'm now slated to arrive at 8:07 p.m. on UA 2238 from SMF (Terminal 1). Departing at 9:40 p.m. on TK 6 to IST (Terminal 5).
It's an award redemption; not sure I want to have to test TK's customer service.
Thanks to a schedule change, I'm now slated to arrive at 8:07 p.m. on UA 2238 from SMF (Terminal 1). Departing at 9:40 p.m. on TK 6 to IST (Terminal 5).
It's an award redemption; not sure I want to have to test TK's customer service.
#36
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Thoughts on a 90-minute connection from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5?
Thanks to a schedule change, I'm now slated to arrive at 8:07 p.m. on UA 2238 from SMF (Terminal 1). Departing at 9:40 p.m. on TK 6 to IST (Terminal 5).
It's an award redemption; not sure I want to have to test TK's customer service.
Thanks to a schedule change, I'm now slated to arrive at 8:07 p.m. on UA 2238 from SMF (Terminal 1). Departing at 9:40 p.m. on TK 6 to IST (Terminal 5).
It's an award redemption; not sure I want to have to test TK's customer service.
That is gonna be tight. The air-side transfer bus to Terminal 5 hasn't started back up (yet?), so you will be going land side and re-clearing security...assuming your trip is fairly soon?
If there is any way to get to ORD earlier, it would def be worthwhile.
#37
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#38
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It is a very popular selfie spot, especially on the weekends / leisure travel times. Always brings a smile to see someone on the travellators, snapping a selfie while gliding through the tunnel.
Experienced ones wait for the right timing to catch the overhead neon tubes in all their lit-up glory.
#39
Join Date: Jun 2022
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That is gonna be tight. The air-side transfer bus to Terminal 5 hasn't started back up (yet?), so you will be going land side and re-clearing security...assuming your trip is fairly soon?
If there is any way to get to ORD earlier, it would def be worthwhile.
That is gonna be tight. The air-side transfer bus to Terminal 5 hasn't started back up (yet?), so you will be going land side and re-clearing security...assuming your trip is fairly soon?
If there is any way to get to ORD earlier, it would def be worthwhile.
#40
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Now throw in a 20 minute delay and you're arriving T5 at 40 minutes before your flight, for a flight that ostensibly closes 30 min before departure....starts to get tight real quick.
As with all of the questions, the real question is "how bad is it if you have to get rebooked the next day?"
P.S. the re-launch of the TTB (airside bus) has been delayed due to high gas prices. Aug 1 is the first potential start date at this time: ORD T1, T2, T3 to T5 busing being looked at for connecting pax
#41
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Our flight got changed, a victim of all the UA cancellations at EWR.
We are flying LHR-ORD-TPA and have a 2 hour connection with checked luggage and we both have Global Entry.
I'm assuming we arrive in Terminal 5 and depart for TPA from terminal 1.
Is there a United desk to recheck our luggage in Terminal 5?
What's our chances of making the connection as the ORD-TPA flight is the last one of the night?
Thanks.
We are flying LHR-ORD-TPA and have a 2 hour connection with checked luggage and we both have Global Entry.
I'm assuming we arrive in Terminal 5 and depart for TPA from terminal 1.
Is there a United desk to recheck our luggage in Terminal 5?
What's our chances of making the connection as the ORD-TPA flight is the last one of the night?
Thanks.
#42
Join Date: Jul 2012
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High chance of making the connection with GE if you can walk fairly normally. You take the tram from T5 to T1 and reclear security. Goes fast with TSA Pre.
#43
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Our flight got changed, a victim of all the UA cancellations at EWR.
We are flying LHR-ORD-TPA and have a 2 hour connection with checked luggage and we both have Global Entry.
I'm assuming we arrive in Terminal 5 and depart for TPA from terminal 1.
Is there a United desk to recheck our luggage in Terminal 5?
What's our chances of making the connection as the ORD-TPA flight is the last one of the night?
Thanks.
We are flying LHR-ORD-TPA and have a 2 hour connection with checked luggage and we both have Global Entry.
I'm assuming we arrive in Terminal 5 and depart for TPA from terminal 1.
Is there a United desk to recheck our luggage in Terminal 5?
What's our chances of making the connection as the ORD-TPA flight is the last one of the night?
Thanks.
Your limiting factor is going to be the checked bags. Hopefully the ground crews are fully staffed that day!
#44
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
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Posts: 5,115
It looks like you are arriving at 16:00 on UA959 and connecting to the last UA flight to TPA which departs at 18:01
I looked up UA959's on time history on FR24 and over the last 90 days it has only been seriously late twice. On Jun 21 it arrived at 18:25 and on April 1 it arrived at 17:09. If you get a similar delay, you will likely be spending the night at ORD. The good news is a significant number of UA959 arrivals are much earlier than the scheduled time of 16:00. Often earlier than 15:30.
So you should be prepared for what you need to do if something happens and your LHR flight is seriously delayed but the odds are significantly in your favor for making your TPA flight.
I looked up UA959's on time history on FR24 and over the last 90 days it has only been seriously late twice. On Jun 21 it arrived at 18:25 and on April 1 it arrived at 17:09. If you get a similar delay, you will likely be spending the night at ORD. The good news is a significant number of UA959 arrivals are much earlier than the scheduled time of 16:00. Often earlier than 15:30.
So you should be prepared for what you need to do if something happens and your LHR flight is seriously delayed but the odds are significantly in your favor for making your TPA flight.
Last edited by cheltzel; Jun 24, 2022 at 8:13 am