Hours5:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Websiteunited.com ↗
Access at a glance
Rules from united.com, checked May 2026 ↗How we check- TicketFlying Business Class or above on UnitedSame-day standard or flexible fare in United Polaris; departure, connecting and arrival airports along the eligible itinerary; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying First Class on LufthansaOne guest. International long-haul first class, departure airport only; one guest (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying First Class on SWISSOne guest. International long-haul first class, departure airport only; one guest (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying First Class on ANAOne guest. International long-haul first class, departure airport only; one guest (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on ANAInternational long-haul business class, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on Air New ZealandInternational long-haul business class, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on ITA AirwaysInternational long-haul business class, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25) (ITA Airways)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on LufthansaBasic and Flex business fares only, international long-haul, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on SWISSBasic and Flex business fares only, international long-haul, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on Austrian AirlinesBasic and Flex business fares only, international long-haul, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
- TicketFlying Business Class or above on Brussels AirlinesBasic and Flex business fares only, international long-haul, departure airport only; no guests (united.com, owner capture 2026-08-25)
About
United Airlines operates this Business Class lounge at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Terminal 1 — Concourse C, near Gate C18. Access is for United Polaris passengers on standard or flexible fares and, at the departure airport only, first class on Lufthansa, SWISS or ANA (one guest) and business class on ANA, Air New Zealand or ITA, or Basic/Flex business fares on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian or Brussels Airlines (no guests). Other Star Alliance premium cabins, United Club memberships and one-time passes do not grant access.
Listing last updated Sep 2026.
Common questions
Who can get into United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare admits passengers flying Business Class or above on United, First Class on Lufthansa, First Class on SWISS, First Class on ANA, Business Class or above on ANA, Business Class or above on Air New Zealand, Business Class or above on ITA Airways, Business Class or above on Lufthansa, Business Class or above on SWISS, Business Class or above on Austrian Airlines and Business Class or above on Brussels Airlines. Rules from united.com, checked May 2026.
Can I use Priority Pass at United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
Priority Pass is not among the entry methods we have on record for United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare (rules from united.com, checked May 2026). Check the Priority Pass app before relying on it, as network membership changes.
Can I pay to get into United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
We have no record of paid entry or day passes at United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare (rules from united.com, checked May 2026).
Can I bring a guest into United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
Yes, with some entry methods: flying First Class on Lufthansa, flying First Class on SWISS and flying First Class on ANA may bring one guest.
What are the opening hours of United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare is open 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
Where is United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare?
United Polaris Lounge Chicago O'Hare is at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Terminal 1 — Concourse C, near Gate C18.