Originally Posted by
Blueheaven
We live closer to Ohare airport than Chicago Midway airport and so we booked Southwest flight to fly from Ohare to MCO in the summer. Is it an easy process like the Southwest at Midway?
How long do you have to walk to get to the southwestterminal after you take a taxi/uber to Ohare at terminal 5? Do you have to change terminals or take the airport train around? We have luggages. I have only flown international flight from Terminal 5 before few times so I don't know even know how this works. Is there going to be a longer and more security checks because of southwest terminal being located at terminal 5 international?
If it is going to be inconvenient to fly southwest form Ohare, we will either look for flight on other airlines or book to fly from Midway airport. Pls let us know
Just to note for your return: Uber cannot pick up at Terminal 5. You have to take the train over to Terminal 2, just like if you were going to take the Blue Line. Regular taxicabs and black cars/limos are the only ones allowed to pick up at Terminal 5.
Food is a bit sparse too down by Southwest... There's a coffee kiosk and I believe a sandwich/pre-packaged stand plus vending machines so if you want food, would advise stopping in the middle of the terminal (near M14 area) upon entering the secure side.