Early Flight-When Need Arrive
Oct 16, 2008 | 11:33 am
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Early Flight-When Need Arrive
I have a 6:05AM flight on United on a Sunday with carry on only. How late can I arrive at O'Hare do you think.
Also, does anyone have recent experience staying at the Days Inn/O'Hare South located at about North Ave. and Manhein. Thanks.
Also, does anyone have recent experience staying at the Days Inn/O'Hare South located at about North Ave. and Manhein. Thanks.
Last edited by stevelb; Oct 16, 2008 at 11:35 am Reason: addition
Oct 16, 2008 | 12:20 pm
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(by "arrive" I mean the moment you step into the terminal...obviously if you have to return a rental, add more time)
If you haven't checked in online, 5:15 ought to do it. I'm sure it's possible to cut it closer in both cases. The real question mark is TSA...might be a lightly staffed shift...but allowing 15 minutes to clear security is probably a safe bet.
Oct 16, 2008 | 5:00 pm
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I wouldn't expect much from the Day's Inn, it is in a pretty rough location. There is a great "marital aids" shop just down the street if you need some entertainment.
Oct 16, 2008 | 9:11 pm
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Oct 19, 2008 | 4:13 pm
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I'd aim to get there around 5:15 AM - should be pretty quiet. You'll have enough buffer time to print your boarding pass from the kiosk and deal with any security delays.
Check your gate before you leave the house - if you are leaving from an F gate, go directly to terminal 2 and clear security there. United has an unmanned kiosk bank along the checkin desks there if you need a boarding pass.
Check your gate before you leave the house - if you are leaving from an F gate, go directly to terminal 2 and clear security there. United has an unmanned kiosk bank along the checkin desks there if you need a boarding pass.