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Terminal 5

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    Katarina L.
    "Several shops, bars and duty free sellers past security."(6 Tips)
    Helgi f.
    "Warm and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich at Tortas Frontera"(3 Tips)
    Richard S.
    "Try closed the food court outside security."(5 Tips)
    Monica V.
    "Adding insult to injury: Gatorade and sandwich - $12.86."(8 Tips)
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  • Katarina L.heart icon on user image
    Katarina LönnOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal 5 is totally redone and all to the better! Several shops, bars and duty free sellers past security. Even security is better, nicer and swifter. Love this great improvement! Looks nice too.
    Upvoted Feb 19
  • Jason S.
    Jason SchernOctober 14, 2013
    Food situation is improving. Tortas Fontera looked good. I tried Tocco (Italian) that recently opened. It was pretty good. It also appears that there are 2 or 3 other places that should open soon.
  • Kat
    KatAugust 13, 2013
    Great grassy place outside Terminal 5 underneath the flags. Take your pet there for a little walkaround or rest up on the grass if you have a layover!
  • Abdulrahman A.heart icon on user image
    Have a safe trip, arrive early to airport, hold your passport, look after your luggage, listen to airport staff for instructions, cooperate with others to travel easily. Enjoy your trip! مع السلامة..
  • Gabi H.heart icon on user image
    Gabi HMay 19, 2013
    This is hell for vegans. The only halfway substantial meal you can get is a mini $10 veggie wrap without flavor. I wish there was an Asian vendor which sells vegetable fry or noodle soup.
  • Max C.
    Max CasconeApril 5, 2014
    Brand new terminal as of April 4 2014 - it's great! Lots of good food choices and quite modern. It's about time we got a world-class international terminal.
  • Vithida S.
    Vithida SueblinvongMay 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Wow! No MacDonald seriously! New terminal 5 is now more fancy. Bao Wow, big bowl, frontera etc. More expensive too
  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave McJune 30, 2018
    The thought of going to O’Hare is about on par with a colonoscopy and is the world benchmark for how to be so rude to customers that you drive them insane.
  • Zach A.
    Zach AlpertJune 24, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    They will shut down TSA pre whenever the lines get too big. Prepare for long lines.
  • Ian H.
    Ian HarrisonFebruary 9, 2014
    Security was slow. There is food, drinks and duty free on the other side now, but I didn't have time to try it. There's also a Hudson News and there's some sort of wifi, but again, no time to use it.
  • Marco E.
    Marco ErminiJuly 18, 2022
    The older tips about lack of food options or Wi-Fi are outdated. You have now many options and 2 hours free Wi-Fi with Boingo Hot Spot.
  • Jenn G.
    Jenn GoodellMarch 2, 2013
    Don't plan on eating/grabbing a beer here...there are NO restaurants. Just booths w/ soft drinks and snacks. Watch for the little rows of black chairs w/power ports...they are few & aren't marked.
  • Patricia R.
    Patricia RamirezFebruary 27, 2013
    Best time to travel to beautiful Belize, with TACA ! No hassle @ 12:30 at night !
  • Jung K.
    Jung KimSeptember 6, 2018
    Chill to watch planes take off when standby for pickups:)
  • Lee H.
    Lee HermanJune 17, 2013
    There are now Chinese and Mexican restaurants and some sandwich stands inside the terminal past security.
  • Matt S.
    Matt SchnelleApril 26, 2013
    New Frontera restaurant Tortas is awesome! Good food, drinks, and seating area.
  • Muratheart icon on user image
    MuratJune 25, 2023
    lnternational terminal, with mainly EU flights. Far away from the other terminals. Food options are limited. Security line is always long. Give extra time when you travel through this terminal.
  • Beatrice S.
    Beatrice S.April 6, 2023
    Seats have power plugs! Hopefully you will find the ones that work!
  • Filipa B.
    Filipa BSeptember 18, 2017
    Flying at night, be prepared, eat before security. 10:30pm: 5 flights waiting to leave and only 1 expensive place serving hot food. It seems airport administration doesn't think us worthy.
  • Renee L.
    Renee LabranaAugust 12, 2010
    Go downstairs to the bar at the arrivals. The bartender, she's great and watching the people come to meet loved ones is a favorite stop.
  • Vanessa C.
    Vanessa CheeksSeptember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You CAN bring food to your departing gate. Only liquids are not allowed. Grab a chicago style dog and enjoy.
  • Alberto Q.
    Alberto QuirozSeptember 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If you have a night trip, it is better if you can eat before passing the security checkpoint; the restaurants close at 10 pm.
  • Holger S.
    Holger SommerJuly 3, 2019
    Old bring airport. Not comparable with airports like SIN, BKK, ZRH, MUC
  • J
    JJune 22, 2013
    Contrary to all the no restaurant tips, there is a Rick Bayless Frontera Grill. No idea what the wait is like though. Looked like an epic line.
  • EM H.
    EM H'vanDecember 6, 2012
    If you arrive via domestic be prepared to go through security again. Eat and drink first too. No flippin services after that. So wrong!!
  • Timur A.
    Timur AsarSeptember 30, 2011
    $8 for a beer past security. Hmmm. And yes, no food options. But you can walk back out and do the whole security thing again if you want!!
  • Jesse G.
    Jesse GreenMarch 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    And international arrivals - especially non US Citizens or green card holders - will have a wait to clear customs.
  • Mike H.
    Mike HanlonApril 29, 2013
    Tortas Fronterra now open past security and Duty Free is vastly improved.
  • Dan H.
    Dan HumbyFebruary 10, 2014
    One Stop Immigration is awesome if you've only got hand luggage!
  • Ularee U.
    All Nippon Airways (ANA) does not operate here anymore, they had moved to Terminal 1. If you are dropped off here, take an escalator then the airport free train.
  • Angus P.
    Angus PatrickJuly 28, 2013
    Don't leave loads of time for duty free shopping - there isn't much there in T5.
  • Stephanie K.
    Stephanie KochsDecember 31, 2012
    Take advantage of the food court if you're hungry before entering security. There's pretty much nothing after that point but some cold sandwiches.
  • LimoBank S.
    LimoBank ServicesOctober 31, 2013
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  • Sarah P.
    Sarah ParmenterAugust 28, 2012
    Don't expect to much from the Swiss Lounge/Shared Virgin lounge, a few packets of chips, some cookies and beverages is all that awaits.
  • Mahendra Y.
    Mahendra YahyaDecember 21, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    terminal 5 too small
  • Shannon C.
    Shannon ConnerMarch 6, 2013
    There are no restaurants inside the terminal only pre-made sandwiches and salads.
  • Helgi f.
    Helgi frá BreiðholtiSeptember 15, 2013
    The Warm and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich at Tortas Frontera was delicious.
  • Nimit P.
    Nimit PatelDecember 9, 2012
    Don't come to this terminal if your connecting from another one especially terminal 3 till an hour and half or you will be bored outta your mind
  • Shruti M.
    No restaurants after security check pony excepts cold sandwiches and snacks.. Eat beforehand!!
  • Santos M.heart icon on user image
    Santos MatiasJanuary 25, 2017
    Burgers at RJGrunts are really good
  • Richard S.
    Richard SusantoJuly 21, 2013
    Try closed the food court outside security. Bummer. Missing the Gold Coast dogs.
  • Len K.
    Len KendallFebruary 11, 2012
    You can actually stand at the arrivals section and wait for people in your car without getting shoo'd away.
  • Hervé N.
    Hervé NivonJanuary 30, 2020
    Almost no choice, you should shop before being in that terminal.
  • Siim L.
    Siim L.October 30, 2012
    Very few shops and nowhere to eat. One of the most boring intercontinental terminals ever.
  • Leonidas A.
    If you ever pass from here never forget ben's M tip. "eat and shop before pass the control".Allso try to avoid delta airlines otherwise you get at least 2 hours of delay as reward
  • Prashanth M.
    Prashanth MahakaliJune 2, 2012
    Don't enter the Hudson news store. Ripoff . $6 for hand wipes. Shop and arrive only to fly:)
  • Angus P.
    Angus PatrickJuly 28, 2013
    Mind you, pretty good food at the Tortas Frontera. And beer.
  • Snehasish C.heart icon on user image
    Snehasish ChowdhuryJanuary 10, 2019
    Awesome. Loved it.
  • Sindis K.heart icon on user image
    Sindis Kica-RizvaniJuly 14, 2013
    Horrible that there is only 2 places to eat!!!! How can you have an international airport with barely any restaurants. HORRIBLE!!!
  • Marissa
    MarissaMarch 22, 2011
    It you are waiting to pick someone up there is a frozen yogurt place to the left of Exit B. Grab a snack!
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