ORD T1, T2, T3 to T5 busing being looked at for connecting pax

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Jun 9, 2019, 4:52 am

#211

cheltzel

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Originally Posted by renault4

Wait, wow, to paraphrase the words of a former Vice President, that’s a big flipping deal; thanks!

With your schedule, I would go straight for the bus on arrival. The Polaris lounge is very nice but it is in the C concourse and all you will likely have time for is at best a quick drink.

Jun 9, 2019, 6:28 am

#212

JimInOhio

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Originally Posted by cheltzel

The published times for the service are incorrect. The last bus leaves G17 before 8:00 PM (or at least it did that last time I tried to catch the airside bus to T5). I would plan on being at G15 by about 7:45PM.

When did you last use the TTB? It seems the airport has been gradually expanding the hours of operation and now claim 11AM to 9PM. It's hard to believe 9PM really means 7:45PM.

Jun 9, 2019, 6:31 am

#213

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Originally Posted by JimInOhio

When did you last use the TTB? It seems the airport has been gradually expanding the hours of operation and now claim 11AM to 9PM. It's hard to believe 9PM really means 7:45PM.

Not according to some of the complaints posted here and elsewhere. My last personal experience was last fall. When was yours?

Jun 9, 2019, 9:11 am

#214

threeoh

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Originally Posted by cheltzel

Sounds like the hours have changed (or "will be shifting", timeline unspecified) per our friendly ORD employee:

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Originally Posted by ords

The hours will be shifting too, the service will run from 1100-2100 daily. Signs are being updated. The T1 spot will be located at B1.

Jun 9, 2019, 10:55 am

#215

ords

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I need to snap a photo of the new hours so this will help put the issue to rest.

I'm also hearing the reverse will start sometime this week if things go according to plan.

Jun 10, 2019, 4:59 am

#216

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As I am there this evening (Monday June 10), some confirmation/clarification of (a), how long the bus service runs and (b), whether the T1 pickup point at B1 is operational yet would make a huge difference to my transit strategy and experience.

If there's lots of doubt, I'll play it safe and head directly to T5

thanks all!

Jun 10, 2019, 5:40 am

#217

JimInOhio

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Originally Posted by cheltzel

Not according to some of the complaints posted here and elsewhere. My last personal experience was last fall. When was yours?

I haven't but when I do I will go by what the official website claims and not what some poster who used it once about nine months ago (when it was on a different schedule anyway). Would you?

Jun 11, 2019, 4:30 am

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Originally Posted by JimInOhio

When did you last use the TTB? It seems the airport has been gradually expanding the hours of operation and now claim 11AM to 9PM. It's hard to believe 9PM really means 7:45PM.

There have been times when the last shuttle went before the posted times, this year too. I’m not sure why they can’t get their act together to make sure the last bus goes at the posted time for the end of the service and not even a minute earlier.

Also, last year there were times when the bus had more passengers waiting than the next departing shuttle could fit. And given the gaps between shuttles has varied this and last year, there is room for the service level of the airside shuttle to be improved.

Jun 12, 2019, 5:09 pm

#219

ords

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Here’s a picture of electronic signage being loaded in T5.

Reverse starts Friday.

Last edited by ords; Jun 12, 2019 at 5:14 pm

Jun 17, 2019, 8:54 pm

#220

DanK

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Shuttle from Gate B1 in Terminal 1 to T5 is operational. Last one tonight (Monday night) was at around 8:30-8:40 (despite it supposed to be until 9:00)

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Jun 19, 2019, 12:23 am

#221

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Shuttle from Gate B1 in Terminal 1 to T5 is operational. Last one tonight (Monday night) was at around 8:30-8:40 (despite it supposed to be until 9:00)

I’ve been out of town on work. That is great information and the reason for 2100 was to help connect some of later departures. Someone will have some explaining to do.

To the forum, any feedback will be helpful.

Jul 6, 2019, 9:35 am

#222

nate79

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Can anyone confirm if the reverse has started, T5 to T3? Thanks

Jul 7, 2019, 12:25 pm

#223

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Can anyone confirm if the reverse has started, T5 to T3? Thanks

Yes

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Jul 7, 2019, 1:40 pm

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nate79

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Yes

Thanks! Just to confirm, is it near Gate M1? My connecting flight is from T3. Would I need to re-clear security at T3?

Jul 7, 2019, 2:34 pm

#225

JimInOhio

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Originally Posted by nate79

Thanks! Just to confirm, is it near Gate M1? My connecting flight is from T3. Would I need to re-clear security at T3?

I believe it's near M1 and, no, you don't reclear security as it's an airside bus.

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