London to Chicago Flights
Located about 15 miles west of London, Heathrow is the busiest airport in the UK. The airport itself is comprised of two main runways and five terminals. Terminal 5 was recently opened in 2008 and there are future plans to build a third runway. The operations at Heathrow are run by BAA, which in turn is owned by an international consortium led by a Spanish business group. The airport is a main hub for the giant airlines; British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic. The most popular destination from Heathrow in 2007 was John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, whilst the second most travelled flight was closer to home in Dublin. Flights to Chicago are just one of the destinations available from London Heathrow. If you are thinking about Heathrow to Chicago flights then you may wish to look at the following brief guide to Chicago Airport. Flights to Chicago are served by some of the world’s largest airlines; British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and American Airlines. These airlines all offer regular London Heathrow to Chicago flights.
Chicago Airport
Flights to Chicago will take you to one of the largest and most impressive airports in the world. The international airport situated in Chicago, Illinois, is named O’Hare International Airport. It is the largest base for United Airlines and the second largest for American Airlines; one of the largest airlines in the world. The airport is the second busiest, in terms of passenger numbers, in the USA. This makes O’Hare Airport the second busiest in the world. The airport was built in the early 1940’s as a military base during the Second World War. Commercial passengers began flying from O’Hare in the 1950s and the airport has experienced a quick growth since.
Parking Facilities in and around Chicago Airport
O’Hare Airport in Chicago has plenty of parking available, both long and short term. A large multi-level short-stay car park is available for Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Another parking lot services the fourth terminal. As well as normal hourly or daily payments, a valet service is available for these short stay car parks. Longer term parking is further away and is connected by regular shuttle buses as well as the airport’s rail system. With all this parking available, Heathrow to Chicago flights are made even easier.
Airport Distance from Chicago town and other notable surrounding locations
O’Hare Airport is located almost 30 km (about 18 miles) from the city of Chicago.
Transport links to Chicago
The airport lies on a major road leading to Chicago and therefore is easy to access by car, taxi or bus. Car hire, bus and taxi services are all readily available from outside arrivals. There is also a 24 hour rail service to the city centre provided by the Chicago Transit Authority.
Conference and other business facilities at Chicago Airport
Heathrow to Chicago flights are popular with those travelling for business reasons. Therefore plenty of facilities exist at O’Hare Airport to assist these passengers. A business centre is available below the Hilton Hotel at O’Hare Airport. This centre provides a wealth of services. Terminal 1 is equipped with a ‘laptop lane’ with all sorts of computer facilities provided (internet, printers, fax). There are also special business lounges available from certain airlines