O’Hare International Airport is about to get even bigger.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) have announced plans to begin construction on a new concourse later this year.
Here’s a look at the timeline.
Construction on O’Hare concourse E to begin before end of 2026
City officials will break ground on the new O’Hare Concourse E before the end of 2026, according to a release.
The concourse will cover 460,000 square feet and occupy multiple levels. The CDA expects to open 14 gates at concourse E by 2030, with 10 additional gates to open by 2034.
Construction on Concourse E marks the next phase of the broader $8.8 billion ORDNext modernization project.
The ORDNext project also includes the new Concourse D, slated for completion by 2028, and the O’Hare Global Terminal scheduled for completion by 2033.
“Chicago is not waiting to build the O’Hare our residents, businesses and visitors will need for the next generation,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.
“By moving forward with New Concourse E this year, we are adding gates where they are needed, keeping this historic modernization moving, and creating a clear path to deliver the O’Hare Global Terminal, the centerpiece of ORDNext, as quickly as possible.”
Learn more about the ORDNext program and other developments here.
