Originally Posted by paytonc
Just FYI: several Starbux have started to open in the T1-T3 baggage claim areas, making them viable meeting spots. The Hilton's lobby is still the best choice, as it's closer than any of the terminal to the CTA entrance.
Within the CTA station, there are benches on the platform and the little children's train by the fare machines. Cute, but not something I'd count on.
The only issue with the CTA station is that it has a way of being hotter than Hades down there - I try to limit my wait to waiting for the train to depart.