How long does it take to transfer at Chicago airport?

Generally speaking, the entry and transit time of Chicago should be reserved at 1.5 hours or more.

When we arrived in Chicago, all the flights stopped at Terminal 5, where we went through immigration and customs formalities. When you get off the plane, follow the crowd. Everyone has to go through the immigration formalities and enter the immigration hall. There is a queue here. If several passenger planes arrive before and after, and there are many people, the queue time will be long. Generally, the queue is 30-45 minutes (there are many people at the beginning of school, and the time may be longer). See the official, check the passport and visa, leave fingerprints, and the official will stamp the passport.

Then, go out to get your luggage and go through customs with all your luggage and articles. Generally, it is a machine inspection. Faster, about 10 minutes.

Baggage transfer From the customs point of view, major airlines have baggage transfer offices.

Terminal for the next flight: Chicago airport is very big. The departure flights of United Airlines (UA) are all in Terminal T 1 and Terminal T2, and the departure flights of American Airlines (AA) are all in Terminal T3. Take the airport light rail from T5 to other terminals. Outside the baggage transfer station is the international arrival lounge at Chicago Airport. Look at the arrow on the ground. The arrow points to the escalator. Go up. Above is the station of the airport light rail. Sit down at your connection terminal.

Security check, enter the terminal. The queuing time of security check also depends on the specific situation. It is not uncommon to wait for 20 minutes during the rush hour. When there are few people, three or five minutes.

It is generally acceptable to reserve 1 half hour. Before leaving, look at the map of Chicago airport and get familiar with the situation, which may be more smooth. Good luck.