Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers currency exchange services for travelers who need to buy or sell currency before or after their trip abroad. Seaway Bank exchange counters are located throughout the airport's terminals and offer access to over 200 currencies, depending on availability. Major currencies like the Japanese yen, Canadian dollars, British pounds, and euros can be exchanged. Before visiting, travelers should verify the current exchange rates, transaction costs, and counter hours.
Currency Exchange in Chicago Airport
For travelers heading to and from overseas locations, ORD Airport offers foreign exchange services operated by Seaway Bank. When arriving in Chicago, they can use the on-site services to convert unused currency or buy foreign currency before their departure.
|
Terminal |
Number of Centers |
Location |
Business Hours |
|
Terminal 1 |
2 |
At Gates C18 and B10 |
09:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M. (C18) 07:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M. (B10) |
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Terminal 2 |
1 |
At Gate F1 |
07:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M. |
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Terminal 3 |
1 |
At Gate K10 |
07:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M. |
|
Terminal 5 |
2 |
At Lower and Upper Levels |
08:30 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. (Lower Level) 08:30 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. (Upper Level) |
Currency Exchanges at ORD Airport
With no coins, more than 200 currencies are purchased and traded, including:
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Aruba (florin)
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Costa Rica (colones)
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Korea (won)
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Canada (dollar)
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Japan (yen)
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United Kingdom (pound)
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Thai Baht
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Vietnamese (Dong)
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Bahamas (dollar)
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Jamaica (dollar)
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Australia (dollar)
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Europe (euro)
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Mexico (peso)
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China Renminbi
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Indonesia (rupiah)
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Turkish (Lira)
ATMs at ORD Airport

While waiting for flights or after landing in Chicago, travelers can take out cash from ATMs located throughout Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals.
|
Terminal |
Number of ATMs |
Available Bank ATM |
Location |
|
Terminal 1 |
6 |
BMO Harris Bank of America |
At Gates B9 and C18 At Baggage Claim/Arrivals and Departures/Check in Level |
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Terminal 2 |
5 |
Bank of America BMO Harris |
Near Gates E5 and E1 Near Departure and Arrivals Level |
|
Terminal 3 |
11 |
BMO Harris Bank of America |
Near Gates K4, H5, H1, L2, and L3 at Departures Level |
|
Terminal 5 |
5 |
Seaway |
At Arrivals and Departures Level |
Cash-to-Card Kiosks at ORD Airport
For passengers who wish to change cash into a prepaid payment card, O'Hare Airport has cash-to-card kiosks.
|
Terminal |
Number of Kiosks/Machines |
Location |
|
Terminal 1 |
3 |
At Departures Level |
|
Terminal 2 |
1 |
At Departures Level |
|
Terminal 3 |
1 |
At Departures Level |
Currency Exchange Services Near O’Hare Airport
To convert foreign money, travelers can go to the following currency exchange companies close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. They should verify foreign currency availability, exchange rates, and service costs prior to visiting these locations, which are located outside of the airport.
|
Service Provider |
Location |
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Lee Street Currency Exchange |
1528 S. Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
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Dempster Landings Currency Exchange Inc. |
2606 E. Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
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CFSC Currency Exchange |
7505 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714 |
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Cumberland Lawrence Currency Exchange |
4821 N. Cumberland Ave., Norridge, IL 60706 |