Airport Comparison
DEN DenvervsORD Chicago
Lounges at Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| DENDenver | ORDChicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 11 |
| Access programs | American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership | American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class) |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 6 | 8 |
| Walk-in price range | $59–$90 | $59–$79 |
| Terminals covered | 3 | 4 |
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DEN vs ORD lounges — frequently asked
Does DEN or ORD have more lounges?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 8 at DEN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at DEN vs ORD?
DEN: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. ORD: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at DEN or ORD?
DEN: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$90). ORD: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.