Announced
O'Hare Global Terminal
Chicago · Travel
An $8.5 billion expansion replacing Chicago O'Hare's Terminal 2 with a Studio Gang-led design whose three branching volumes converge under a six-pointed glass oculus inspired by the Chicago flag.
Official WebsiteLast verified Jul 16, 2026
8.4 yrs to delivery
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AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2029
Start
Est 2034
Completion
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The story so far
Announced Jun 17, 2026 est.Recorded "construction" (start 2025-08-18) conflates the Aug 19 2025 Concourse D groundbreaking with the Global Terminal itself. The Studio Gang Global Terminal has NOT started; it was resequenced to begin ~2029 after the satellite concourses (Chicago YIMBY / Chicago Sun-Times Dec 2025). Propose correcting status to announced; 2033 delivery still holds (phased).
chicagoyimby.comExpected groundbreaking 2029
Expected opening 2034 est.
Milestones are dated to when they actually happened and linked to their source. This record fills in over time as TMW tracks the project.
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Where is O'Hare Global Terminal located?
O'Hare Global Terminal is located in Chicago.
When will O'Hare Global Terminal be built?
O'Hare Global Terminal is an announced development that has not yet started construction, targeting completion in 2034 (a TMW estimate).
Who is developing O'Hare Global Terminal?
Chicago Department of Aviation is the developer behind O'Hare Global Terminal.
Who designed O'Hare Global Terminal?
O'Hare Global Terminal was designed by Studio Gang & More.