Airport Comparison

DFW Dallas-Fort WorthvsORD Chicago

Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 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.

DFWDallas-Fort WorthORDChicago
Verified lounges1111
Program-accessible1111
Access programsAmerican Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold, United Club MembershipAmerican 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 lounges88
Walk-in price range$59–$90$59–$79
Terminals covered54

DFW vs ORD lounges — frequently asked

Does DFW or ORD have more lounges?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) both have 11 verified lounges. Compare the access programs and walk-in prices below to decide which suits your ticket.

Which lounge-access programs work at DFW vs ORD?

DFW: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, 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 DFW or ORD?

DFW: 8 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.