Airport Comparison
NBO NairobivsORD Chicago
Lounges at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) 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.
| NBONairobi | ORDChicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 9 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 9 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold | 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 | 5 | 8 |
| Walk-in price range | $25–$45 | $59–$79 |
| Terminals covered | 6 | 4 |
All NBO lounges
Every verified lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International — access rules, prices, hours →
All ORD lounges
Every verified lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
NBO vs ORD lounges — frequently asked
Does NBO or ORD have more lounges?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 9 at NBO. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at NBO vs ORD?
NBO: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. 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: Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at NBO or ORD?
NBO: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($25–$45). ORD: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.