Edward "Butch" O'Hare

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From Orchard to O'Hare


Chicago O'Hare Airport was originally known as "Orchard Field Airport," but was renamed in 1949 to honor naval pilot Edward "Butch" O'Hare. Take a peek around, and see if you see any old "orchard" signs still hanging up!

One of the world's busiest airports is Chicago's O'Hare International, aka ORD. With so many people relying on this major international hub for transport across the globe, it's no wonder that the services offered at O'Hare are designed to make even the worst travel days enjoyable. Endless corridors of restaurants, shops, bars and even a yoga oasis are all seamlessly blended into each of the five terminals. Check out this list for 8 fun facts about Cook County's O'Hare International Airport.  


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