Originally Posted by
nano404
Hi. On the 29th of April I'll fly into Chicago at 3:30PM (International Flight). I'm leaving for Miami at 7:40PM. Little over 4 hrs.
I've never been to Chicago and I'd like to go out of the airport, probably just to get something to eat and go back. Not sure how much time I'd have though. I'm traveling on a foreign passport if that helps you get an idea of immigration and customs times etc.
Also, is there any place that I can securely store my carry-on as I venture out or do I just carry it with me?
Thanks for the help!
I don't think you have enough time to go to the city, considering immigration, security line, and rush hour traffic.
There are plenty of places to eat near ORD. Nothing I would nominate for a Michelin Guide, but some are not bad, and you can take hotel shuttles to reach most of them.
Harry Caray's (
http://www.harrycarays.com/restaurants_rosemont.html) near Sheraton Gateway Suites is a classic Chicago Italian steakhouse. Giordano's (
http://www.giordanos.com/) near Marriott Suites serves Chicago-style pizza. There are other options; let us know what you like.
There is a fancy movie theater, if you get in early (
https://www.muvico.com/default.asp?t=210) - near Aloft hotel - and it has an Ok restaurant where (I think) you can have your dinner and watch a movie at the same time.
Finally, there are actually full-service dining places inside O'Hare domestic terminals.
Enjoy your brief layover!