I will be traveling frequently in December through EWR and ORD on domestic itineraries. I do not have United Club Membership, but do have Star Alliance Gold status. I understand that SA Gold gives me access to some of the international SA lounges, even if I am on a domestic UA ticket.

Does anyone know if there is airside access from EWR Terminal C to EWR Terminal B to get to the Lufthansa/SAS Lounge? I know there is the Airside Shuttle Bus at C71 that runs to Terminal A, but just wondering if it also goes to Terminal B? If so, how difficult is this process?

On the same note, does anyone know if there is airside access from ORD Terminals 1 & 2 to Terminal 5 to get to the Swiss/SAS Lounge? If so, how difficult is this process?

I will have significant downtime at both EWR and ORD so it will be a great opportunity for me to check out these lounges... if I can get to them!

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.