Jan 8, 2024, 1:46 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
The People Mover /ATS, OHares (ORD) shuttle train, to close until Fall 2019
E to C gate shuttle discountinedMCT Feb 2021 from ExpertFlyer.com
older MCT ORD MCT data - Sept 2016
Archive: Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
E to C gate shuttle discountinedMCT Feb 2021 from ExpertFlyer.com
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STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I. ONLINE .50 1.15 1.30 1.30 OFFLINE .50 1.15 1.30 1.30 ** OR * ARE ALL UA-UA DD .45 AUA - ALL UA-UA DD .45 DUB - ALL UA-UA DD .45 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 1 - 2839 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 3160 - 6384 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 NAS - ALL UA-UA DD .45 SNN - ALL UA-UA DD .40 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 1 - 2839 UA-UA DD .40 FLT 3160 - 6384 - FLT 3160 - 6384 UA-UA DD .35 UA-UA DI .45 AUA - ALL UA-UA DI .45 DUB - ALL UA-UA DI .45 NAS - ALL UA-UA DI .45 SNN - ALL UA-UA DI .40 UA-UA ID 1.30 GRU - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 HKG - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 MEX - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 MTY - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 PEK - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 PVG - ALL UA-UA ID 1.25 SIN - ALL UA-UA ID 1.20 UA-UA II 1.30 GRU - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 HKG - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 MEX - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 MTY - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 PEK - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 PVG - ALL UA-UA II 1.25 SIN - ALL UA-UA II 1.20
Archive: Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
Consolidated ORD connection time/logistics-Domestic & International {Archive}
Dec 26, 2021 | 12:30 pm
#1471
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA MM, AA PPro
Posts: 1,516
You didn't specify which cabin you're in, but another consideration may be that the Polaris lounge is open at ORD in case you get delayed here.
Dec 26, 2021 | 12:51 pm
#1472
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 22,633
I would pick SFO for two reasons. 1) longer TATL, so more time to enjoy a comfortable seat and decent J service. Id rather have a lie flat and then connect to a recliner for an hour flight vs. 3.5+ hrs in one with probably crappy F service. 2) ORD in winter can be unpredictable.
Dec 26, 2021 | 1:34 pm
#1473
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: 39000ft
Posts: 1,326
I am in PY so no Polaris for me! Indeed, I was tending for SFO since I prefer a longer TATL (even in Y). I am dreading the "last leg" of a long trip. In any case, there is no availabilty in PY on MUC-SFO, so I am going for the MUC-ORD. The good thing is that there is another ORD-PHX flight later (same for SFO-PHX). Thanks all!
Dec 26, 2021 | 1:43 pm
#1474
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: ICN
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 226
I'd choose SFO. The connection is longer and it's arguably easier to connect from international to domestic with all other things being equal. If you're flying business TATL then that would persuade me even more to choose the longer segment to SFO.
Jan 18, 2022 | 3:36 pm
#1475
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: 39000ft
Posts: 1,326
One tip is that the when exiting the customs hall (after baggage claim) there are often two exits where they are checking customs forms (depending on time of day and flight load) -- one on the UA side and one on the AA side. If one exit is really backed up, you can check the other one.
The ATS (people mover train) is back up and running 10:30am-10:30pm (buses at other times). You'll clear customs at T5 and take the train to T1 or T2 where you will go through security for your onward flight.
T-90 door opens
T-85 exit plane
T-80 in line for passport control
T-70 clear passport control
T-65 at ATS platform
T-55 at T1
T-50 in TSA line
T-45 clear of TSA
T-35 at gate
T-15 door closes
The ATS (people mover train) is back up and running 10:30am-10:30pm (buses at other times). You'll clear customs at T5 and take the train to T1 or T2 where you will go through security for your onward flight.
T-90 door opens
T-85 exit plane
T-80 in line for passport control
T-70 clear passport control
T-65 at ATS platform
T-55 at T1
T-50 in TSA line
T-45 clear of TSA
T-35 at gate
T-15 door closes
T-90 a/c at the gate but waited ground staff to connect the bridge
T-80 exit plane
T-77 in line for passport control
T-57 clear passport control (took time because of somehow long moving queues but also because officer took much time with the person in front of me)
T-52 at ATS platform (didn't have to wait)
T-42 at T1/T2
T-40 in TSA line (Premier)
T-25 clear of TSA
T-22 at gate (B10, I might had to run a bit with my shoe laces off. I arrived when boarding was still in process)
T+15 delay with a bit take-off
Jan 21, 2022 | 11:25 am
#1476
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,611
Just to confirm I made the connection, albeit tight.
T-90 a/c at the gate but waited ground staff to connect the bridge
T-80 exit plane
T-77 in line for passport control
T-57 clear passport control (took time because of somehow long moving queues but also because officer took much time with the person in front of me)
T-52 at ATS platform (didn't have to wait)
T-42 at T1/T2
T-40 in TSA line (Premier)
T-25 clear of TSA
T-22 at gate (B10, I might had to run a bit with my shoe laces off. I arrived when boarding was still in process)
T+15 delay with a bit take-off
T-90 a/c at the gate but waited ground staff to connect the bridge
T-80 exit plane
T-77 in line for passport control
T-57 clear passport control (took time because of somehow long moving queues but also because officer took much time with the person in front of me)
T-52 at ATS platform (didn't have to wait)
T-42 at T1/T2
T-40 in TSA line (Premier)
T-25 clear of TSA
T-22 at gate (B10, I might had to run a bit with my shoe laces off. I arrived when boarding was still in process)
T+15 delay with a bit take-off
I underestimated the passport and TSA line times, and overestimated walking times.
Mar 24, 2022 | 9:32 am
#1477
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: UA MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,175
I'd keep an eye on the Midwest forum as an O'Hare employee who posts at times often will mention any significant changes coming up to inter-terminal transportation. He's the one gave the heads-up on when the ATS was going back into service well in advance. BTW, the airside bus, pre-COVID, stopped at both T1 and T3 before going to T5.
Mar 24, 2022 | 12:33 pm
#1478
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 12,043
Sixty five minutes seems way too pessimistic but maybe they're assuming absolutely everything goes wrong.
I'd keep an eye on the Midwest forum as an O'Hare employee who posts at times often will mention any significant changes coming up to inter-terminal transportation. He's the one gave the heads-up on when the ATS was going back into service well in advance. BTW, the airside bus, pre-COVID, stopped at both T1 and T3 before going to T5.
I'd keep an eye on the Midwest forum as an O'Hare employee who posts at times often will mention any significant changes coming up to inter-terminal transportation. He's the one gave the heads-up on when the ATS was going back into service well in advance. BTW, the airside bus, pre-COVID, stopped at both T1 and T3 before going to T5.
Nov 1, 2023 | 9:52 am
#1479
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 72,964
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