Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) does not permit smoking or vaping inside any terminal building. Travelers may smoke only in designated outdoor areas located near terminal entrances.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Indoor Smoking | Completely prohibited inside all terminals |
| Designated Outdoor Areas | Available outside Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5 near curbside entrances |
| Post-Security Smoking | No smoking areas available after security checkpoints |
| Vaping & E-Cigarettes | Treated the same as smoking; allowed only in outdoor designated zones |
| Re-Entry Requirement | Passengers must exit terminal to smoke and pass security again |
| Smoking Near Aircraft | Strictly prohibited on all airside areas |
| Penalties | Fines or warnings for smoking in non-designated areas |
| Signage | Clear signs direct travelers to permitted outdoor smoking spots |
| Distance Rules | Smoking must occur only within marked zones; not near doors unless designated |
| Support for Smokers | Outdoor shelters available in some designated zones (varies by terminal) |
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