On Friday, my wife and I fly into O’Hare from Dublin. We land at 3:30 at Terminal 5, clear customs, etc., but don’t fly out of Terminal 1 until 8:10. I’m thinking it might be possible to take the Blue Line into the city, have an early dinner, and get back in time to catch our flight.
The Damen stop in Bucktown might be as far in as I care to go unless there is someplace convenient to Division, Chicago, or Grand that won’t throw us off too much time-wise. But, of course, Ill take recommendations further out as well. Has to be easy walking distance from the train stop. Has to be a place where reservations aren’t needed. This will be on Halloween, so that could be a factor. Food far more important than beverage. Ambience/Decor doesn’t matter.
If all of this is just a good wish, then I’ll take a recommendation for Terminal 1.
Longman and Eagle is right by the Logan Square el stop. However, I’d plan on a 45m trip each way (it shouldn’t take you that long, but you’ll need to buy a card, wait for the train, etc.) and they don’t take reservations. Personally, I wouldn’t chance it – you’re going to have a rushed meal and that’s never fun.
You have to figure about an hour on the blue line each way downtown plus time to walk cab where ever you are going. It is doable but very tight like Corey said. Fridays tend to be VERY busy at ORD so keep that in mind. Also check to see if you preclear customs and immigrations in Dublin I know there is an agreement in place that allows some people coming out of Dublin to do this.
I would take your time go over to Tortas Frontera have some good Mexican food and a couple margaritas and save yourself the stress of having to get downtown and back. A day pass at the United Club would be a good idea too.
I think the Damen stop is closed on the Blue Line for upgrade. Logan Square is probably your best shot, but I agree that Tortas Frontera in Terminal 1 and 3 is a good way to spend some time
Friday traffic is terrible. If you end up going to Longman and Eagle, get off at Logan Square and you’re about a block away. Fwiw, there are a couple of newish wine bars at o’hare, though I’ve never been so can’t comment on quality.
Did neither the train nor Tortas Frontera. Currently in the Lutheran General Hospital ER. Wife with severe upper abdominal pain undergoing tests. Will miss flight back home to MSP tonight.
All good. Discharged. Missed flight home. Rebooked for Saturday. Thanks for the thoughts. Dinner nded up being room service at the Roaemount Hilton just before the kitchen closed, but what can you do?