American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)
Chicago O'Hare International · Chicago
Guide by Lounge Frog
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 3
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level Mezzanine, near gate K6. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Level
- Mezzanine
- Near gate
- K6
- Terminal
- Terminal 3
- Directions
- How to find it ↓
At a glance
One of four lounges in Terminal 3, and the best-rated of them. A hub flagship lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 300, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 4:15 AM – 10:15 PM daily. It was last refreshed in 2017. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Cards that get you in: AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Strata Elite.
Entry and guest policy
Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required.
Location & opening hours
Chicago O'Hare International · Terminal 3 · Near gate K6
Terminal 3, at the crosswalk between Concourses H and K near gates H6 and K6; take the elevator or escalator up to the mezzanine level. Airside.
- Opening hours
- 4:15 AM – 10:15 PM daily
- Local time · America/Chicago
- Lounge history
Renovated 2017
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) lists access through Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) is open 4:15 AM – 10:15 PM daily (local time, America/Chicago). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) is in Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), near gate K6. Terminal 3, at the crosswalk between Concourses H and K near gates H6 and K6; take the elevator or escalator up to the mezzanine level. Airside.
Does American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) have showers and a bar?
American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 300.
How good is American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)?
Lounge Frog rates American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K)
Other lounges in Terminal 3
3 more at ORD. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
RankingThe 6 best lounges at Chicago O'Hare in 2026
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RoundupAdmirals Club memberships now cost up to $1,400, and the $695 Citi card is the cheaper way in
RankingThe 12 best Admirals Clubs, ranked: 2026
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