Total shutdown of ATS at ORD May 30
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Even some home construction work with contract construction crew is still ongoing in downtown Chicago. I don’t know if it’s supposed to be or not, but I do know that not all are using it as an excuse for new/additional delays.
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I think just about any profession related to construction or home maintenance is considered essential here, from the little I've read about it. I haven't seen much new construction going on in my neighborhood, but that could just as easily be planned or voluntary. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc. are definitely still working. In any case, I would think the ATS would be considered an important project to continue since the workers aren't prohibited. But these are strange times, with our mayor now saying you shouldn't go for 3.5 mile run, or you might be arrested, even if you're practicing social distancing. So nothing would surprise me.
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Tribune Publishing and union agree to three-week furloughs for Chicago Tribune newsroom employees
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(1) The 24/7 landside bus that replaces the people mover (ATS). You should be able to pick it up on the lower level of T5 but check for signs. There's one that circulates to the terminals (which is what you want) and another that goes to remote parking.
(2) Grab a taxi from the taxi stand. I wouldn't tell them where you're going until you get in and close the door, since cabbies don't like short trips (perhaps a large tip would be in order).
Airside bus (TTB) is covid-supsended, ATS is construction-suspended, and there is no airside or landside walkway.
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The Transportation Between Terminals page on ORD website confirms this and further indicates busses arrive every 5-15 minutes. The page also has a map of shuttle bus service routes.
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