Swissport Lounge
★1.8(2,484 reviews)ORD · International Terminal 5
The only Priority Pass lounge at ORD — independent, in Terminal 5, but often at capacity.
The Swissport Lounge at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 is an independent club operated by global lounge provider Swissport, and it's the single most useful lounge at ORD for travellers without a specific airline's status, because it's the only one on the Priority Pass network. It sits airside in the international Terminal 5 — after security, turn right and the lounge is next to Gate M13 — and is open from 07:00 to midnight daily. With the Air France and SWISS lounges closed for terminal construction, the Swissport Lounge welcomes premium and elite passengers from numerous airlines, accepting Star Alliance Gold, oneworld Sapphire and Priority Pass. One important caveat: it often operates at capacity, and Priority Pass cardholders are routinely turned away when it's full, so arrive early and have a backup. Inside you'll find a buffet, a bar, vegetarian options, special coffee, Wi-Fi and charging facilities.
Crowding · often at capacity
Workable for email and light tasks with Wi-Fi and charging, but crowding at capacity can make it hard to find a quiet seat for focused work.
A buffet with snacks and hot options plus vegetarian choices, special coffee and a bar serving wine, beer and spirits. It's a solid independent spread for an airport without much pay-in lounge coverage, though portions and selection can thin out when the lounge is busy.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
In the international Terminal 5, after security turn right; the lounge is next to Gate M13.
- 01Check in at International Terminal 5
- 02Clear security
- 03Turn right after security
- 04The Swissport Lounge is next to Gate M13
Landmarks: Gate M13 · International Terminal 5 airside
ℹ Chicago IL O Hare Intl, International Terminal 5
Priority Pass
Star Alliance Gold
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Make the most of it.
This is the only Priority Pass lounge at ORD — there's no Priority Pass coverage in the domestic terminals.
It often runs at capacity and Priority Pass walk-ins can be turned away, so arrive early.
Access is permitted up to 3 hours before your scheduled departure.
Children under 4 are admitted free, and a dress code applies (shoes required).
Only digital newspapers and magazines are available.
Quick answers.
Yes — it's the only Priority Pass lounge at ORD, in international Terminal 5. It also accepts Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire passengers. Note it often runs full, so Priority Pass walk-ins can be turned away at busy times.
It's open from 07:00 to midnight daily, with access permitted up to 3 hours before your scheduled departure.
In international Terminal 5, airside — after security turn right and it's next to Gate M13.
