Luggage storageO'Hare Airport

No official luggage storage at O’Hare Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport sits 18 miles northwest of the city’s central business district, functioning as the region’s primary commercial airport and a major hub for connecting flights.

Plenty of travellers pass through on long layovers or with early checkouts and nowhere to leave a bag, because Airwise states there are no baggage storage facilities or lockers at O’Hare Airport at all. Travelers Aid at O’Hare does not provide assistance with or storage of luggage either, so you’ll need to look across Chicago instead.

Stasher offers luggage storage in Chicago with every booking protected by a guarantee, from spots in the Chicago Loop and Lincoln Park to other neighbourhoods across the city. The CTA Blue Line provides rapid transit train service between O’Hare and downtown Chicago, so leaving a bag somewhere along that corridor keeps it reachable before or after a flight. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag per day.

There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage in Chicago can be booked through the website or app.

Before you fly: security, carry-on rules and baggage claim

At O’Hare security checkpoints, liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be 3.4 ounces or less, and all bottles must fit in a one-quart-sized plastic bag placed in a bin for screening. Individual airlines determine the permitted size and number of carry-on bags for passengers, so check what your own airline allows before you pack.

Each terminal’s baggage claim area features a Self-Service Repair Station equipped with a padded bench and tools to help travellers handle minor luggage issues. International passengers arriving in Terminal 5 must claim their luggage after clearing U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Getting to and from Chicago with luggage

The CTA Blue Line provides the fastest public transport link between O’Hare Airport and downtown Chicago, with a normal journey time of 40–45 minutes. The one-way fare for a CTA train ride from O’Hare to downtown is $5.00. The O’Hare CTA station is located in the lower level concourse, serving Terminals 1, 2, and 3 directly, with access to Terminal 5 via the airport’s free shuttle train. The Chicago Loop is the city’s central business district and downtown area, famous for its historic architecture, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Riverwalk, and a vibrant theatre district.

Book luggage storage near O’Hare Airport on Stasher.