40 Minutes for connecting flight In chicago Ohare?

[birmantaz]

Is this enough time? Anyone know Chicago's airport? The United flight leaves out of boston and arrives Chicago at 8:06 and the connecting flight leaves at 8:39, is that enough time? TIA

 

[richmo]

Is this enough time? Anyone know Chicago's airport? The United flight leaves out of boston and arrives Chicago at 8:06 and the connecting flight leaves at 8:39, is that enough time? TIA

Wow, that sounds tight! The connecting flight will probably start boarding about 8:15 and they'd like to close the doors around 8:30. If all goes well and you touch down at 8:06, you'd have to move quick and hope the gates are close to each other.

I'm assuming both flights are United? If so, at least they'll know where you are, so maybe they'll hold if its close. If your second flight isn't United, I wouldn't even try it.

My very limited experience with O'Hare is sometimes it takes a plane awhile just to get to the gate after landing. Once I landed there and had to wait 20 minutes out on the tarmac just for a gate to open up.

 

[dudspizza]

Is this enough time? Anyone know Chicago's airport? The United flight leaves out of boston and arrives Chicago at 8:06 and the connecting flight leaves at 8:39, is that enough time? TIA

I believe it is enough time. United's gates are in the same area of the airport, though you may have a decent walk to get there. They have lots of gates at ORD. United is located in Terminal 1.... http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-ohare-airport-map.htm

The only issues I have noticed are when people come in on the CRJ's and other small jets and connect to large jets....

**Edit****
I just looked at your times again... you actually have 33 minutes.... those 7 minutes are huge. The airline wouldn't schedule you to do it if it wasn't possible. Assuming all flights are on time you will have to deplane quickly, double check the next departure gate and high tail it to that gate. Don't stop until you find the new gate and then you can breathe...



Duds

 

[seashoreCM]

I consider 40 minutes not enough time although some airlines consider it a "legal" connection.

I contend that if you originally booked with more connection time and a schedule change brought it down to 40 minutes then the airline should still give you a free switch of flights to something you hand picked when you found out.

It is not unusual to have to go back to the hub (main terminal) and over to the next concourse to get to the connecting flight gate.

Disney hints: http://www.cockam.com/disney.htm

Ph.D. in publishing needed. For those familiar with MCO and its overall "X" shape, the connection at ORD can sometimes be as bad as going from one leg of the X to another leg, as opposed to from one part of the serif to another part of the serif all at the end of the same leg.

 

[Anal Annie]

How fast can you run???


Seriously, it will depend on if you need to switch hubs or not. It's a BEEG airport. We try not to transfer thru there if we can avoid it. I'm not an expert but hope your first flight is on time...

 

[Ella's Mom]

On a perfect day, it's doable. Hopefully, your flight leaves Boston on time. Since your minutes are precious, I'd suggest getting a seat in the front of the plane so you can get off quickly. There is nothing worse than sitting in the back of a plan waiting to get off when you are in a hurry. United has two concourses that connect underground via a moving walkway. You might need to travel a great distance from one gate to the next. Check out a O'hare Terminal 1 map. Be prepared to run. My other concern would be my luggage not making the connection.

 

[Jestocost]

I used to do a 30 minute connection from American Eagle to a regular American flight every week, which required going from the G concourse to the K (usually) concourse, and never missed a connection. As a PP has suggested, however, I usually made it to my gate just as the plane was boarding and frequently well into the boarding process.

If you're transferring from one regular AA flight to another, the gates should be even closer and can be very close. There's no way to tell just how close, however.

With flights running on time and no kids to haul around, it shouldn't be a problem. If you have kids, especially small ones, it might be a bit tough. And if your first flight is late, who knows. Sometimes the connecting flight will be late too, but not always.

 

[KJ Luvs Pluto]

I have had to run through O'Hare more times than I would like and I used to be a fairly fast runner and barely made connections that the airlines themselves set up. O'Hare is really big, as a PP mentioned and the same airlines can be spread out, as also mentioned. It all depends on whether the plane arrives on time and gets to the gate right away and you get off the plane right away. Then you would be fine. Both those are all variables that you cannot control.

 

[Inkmahm]

I have had to run through O'Hare more times than I would like and I used to be a fairly fast runner and barely made connections that the airlines themselves set up. O'Hare is really big, as a PP mentioned and the same airlines can be spread out, as also mentioned. It all depends on whether the plane arrives on time and gets to the gate right away and you get off the plane right away. Then you would be fine. Both those are all variables that you cannot control.

Same here. I always planned to do my "OJ Simpson" routine when flying through O'Hare. (You may have to be old to understand that one...) Never wear anything but flat running shoes when flying through O'Hare. You'll need them.

 

[deanie]

Oh dear, now I am worried.We have an hour between United flights and connect through Chicago. I didn't want to but the price was right. The problem is, I have bad knees and may not be able to run. Well, probably can't is more like it. Any suggestions?

 

[Anal Annie]

Oh dear, now I am worried.We have an hour between United flights and connect through Chicago. I didn't want to but the price was right. The problem is, I have bad knees and may not be able to run. Well, probably can't is more like it. Any suggestions?

Chicago is big - esp. if you are unfamiliar with it and have to transfer from one concourse to another...but I would think an hour inbetween would be reasonable if you don't dilly dawdle around. The times given by the OP really only gives them like 35 minutes. THAT is cutting it really close for any airport!

 

[Tara]

Oh dear, now I am worried.We have an hour between United flights and connect through Chicago. I didn't want to but the price was right. The problem is, I have bad knees and may not be able to run. Well, probably can't is more like it. Any suggestions?

First off...breathe. Yes, O'Hare is big.My suggestions are:

• Sit as close to the front of the plane as you can. If you can buy an Economy Plus seat at the 24hr or closer mark, consider it. It's often not much and might be money well spent if it minimizes your anxiety and helps you get off the plane quicker.
• Be ready to get off the plane. That means stowing all your stuff before the landing approach.
• Know what gate you are supposed to arrive and and what gate your connection is supposed to depart from. This can change, but at least start with that knowledge. If the flight attendants announce connecting gate info before landing, pay attention. Know your connecting flight number in case there is more than 1 flight so you can be sure you get the right info.
• When you get off the plane look for 1 of 2 things: an agent meeting the plane (usually only when the plane is late coming in) or a departures board. Check for any gate changes.
• I forgot one that should have gone before...look at the airport map before you go so you are familiar with the layout.
• Don't dawdle, don't stop for Starbucks, don't stand on the moving walkways if you are able to walk. Get where you are going and then figure out if you have time for anything else.
• Keep breathing!

The other thing to remember is that it's O'Hare...so your connection is likely to be delayed anyway.

 

[iakot]

Check today's or tomorrow's gate assignments for your flights. If they are in the same "Terminal" (B or C), you should be ok, assuming everything is on time. I'm guessing Boston will be in the B terminal, and Orlando can be in either, but more likely to be C. If you have to get from B to C, that tunnel adds a lot of time.

When you arrive at O'Hare, there may be a person there with a list of gates for connecting passengers. Tell them you might need extra time, and they MIGHT be able to call the gate to have them wait for you.

 

[prncess674]

Oh dear, now I am worried.We have an hour between United flights and connect through Chicago. I didn't want to but the price was right. The problem is, I have bad knees and may not be able to run. Well, probably can't is more like it. Any suggestions?

There is no need to run, you also may want to lighten your carry on load to make it easier to walk briskly. If your phone has internet capability you can log onto http://united.com/mobile and check what gate you outgoing flight is departing flight from. Flights can change gates from the time you are issued your connecting boarding pass in BOS. Consult the map in the back of magazine, or better yet print out at home and put in your purse. You are allowed to turn on your phone after touchdown during taxi to the gate.

http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1113,00.html

Knowing how far you have to travel right after touch down can be a big peace of mind. Dont forget that your flight in Chicago lands in central time so don't get confused with BOS time on your watch!

 

[Nicole721]

We frequently fly out of O'Hare.

If you are connecting on the same airline, you should be fine. O'Hare is HUGE, don't get me wrong, but it's not as big as it seems.

You can ask a flight attendant if they know what gate your first flight will arrive at and what flight your connection is boarding at (they usually announce this towards the end of the flight). You can either print out a map at home and bring it or see if there is a map of O'Hare in the airline magazine in your seat pocket (AA has maps of all major airports in their magazines) and plan your route before you land.

If your flight gets in late, that can be a bit tight, depending on where your gates are, but it should be fine.

 

[deanie]

Thanks for all the replies. I will print out a map of the O'Hare airport right now.

 

[Goofy's Mom]

Making your connection at Chicago depends on how long your first flight circles airport n if first flight gets clearence from Chicago to take off from Boston We sat on runway in Orlando for 1 hr because Chicago was so backed up

 

[Tara]

Making your connection at Chicago depends on how long your first flight circles airport n if first flight gets clearence from Chicago to take off from Boston We sat on runway in Orlando for 1 hr because Chicago was so backed up

Also remember that if you arrive late because the airport is backed up, it's very possible your connection will already be delayed. I almost always experience ground holds going to O'Hare unless the weather is very good AND I'm leaving very early in the morning.

 

[deanie]

We are flying from Seattle into Chicago. I can remember going to a course in Boston and one person was late. She was in a holding pattern for a couple of hours over O'Hare airport (I am not sure if this was a bit of exaggeration on her part, though).
I have the Chicago airport map already printed out and in my carry-on!!

 

[Lady Hiss]

chances are better than average that your checked luggage won't. Keep that it mind when you're packing - what can you live without for a while and what is essential? I speak from experience - too many lost suitcases when I've had short layovers at O'Hare or Logan (Boston).

Pam