Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) does not allow smoking inside the terminal buildings. This restriction also applies to cigarettes, cigars, and vaping devices. Passengers who want to smoke should use an approved smoking area. Considering this, they should follow the rules around terminal entrances, restricted areas, and aircraft.
Smoking Areas at O'Hare International Airport
O’Hare International Airport has smoking areas outside its terminals. Travelers can find these areas near the public sections of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The locations by terminal are listed below:
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Terminal |
Number of Areas |
Location |
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Terminal 1 |
5 |
Near check-in, outside security at Departures/Check-in Level |
|
Terminal 2 |
3 |
Near curbside, outside security at Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level |
|
Terminal 3 |
10 |
Near curbside, outside security at Departures/Check-in Level |
Smoking Policy at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Smoking is not allowed inside O’Hare’s terminals or other enclosed public areas. These restrictions also apply to vaping and electronic smoking devices.
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Chicago’s Clean Indoor Air Ordinance prohibits smoking within 15 feet of entrances, exits, operable windows, and ventilation intakes serving smoke-free areas.
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Passengers should smoke only in approved outdoor smoking rooms.
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Smoking and vaping are prohibited within the secured perimeter unless the area is an approved designated smoking area.
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Smoking or vaping is prohibited within 100 feet of an aircraft or fuel carrier.
Note: Breaking Chicago's smoking regulations can lead to certain fines.
Smoking Area Locations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Passengers can use the O’Hare Airport map to check smoking-area locations and find their way around the terminals. The map assists them in locating the right places and gives directions throughout the airport.