O’Hare is Chicago community area #76, on the city’s far northwest edge, and it is built around O’Hare International Airport. It is the only Chicago community area that extends outside Cook County, since the airport’s southwest part lies in DuPage County. About 14,400 people live in the community area, according to CMAP’s 2026 snapshot.
O’Hare key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | #76 of 77 |
| Side of the city | Far North Side (northwest edge of the city) |
| Population | 14,394 (2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate, CMAP Community Data Snapshot, June 2026 release) |
| Neighborhoods within | O’Hare, Schorsch Forest View |
| Main L and Metra stations | CTA Blue Line: O’Hare, Cumberland; Metra North Central Service: O’Hare Transfer |
Location and boundaries
The O’Hare community area covers O’Hare International Airport and nearby land on Chicago’s far northwest edge. Its western edge, in the southwest part of the airport, lies in DuPage County.
The suburb of Rosemont sits beside it, and together the two form an edge city of offices and corporate headquarters.
Neighborhoods within O’Hare
The community area includes the airport area, called O’Hare, and the residential neighborhood of Schorsch Forest View.
History
- Alexander Robinson received two square miles of this land through a treaty, as a reward for protecting settlers during the Battle of Fort Dearborn.
- 1887: a railroad depot opens, but settlement stays slow.
- World War II: Douglas Aircraft builds cargo planes here.
- After the war, the plant site becomes a commercial airport, which the city develops into O’Hare International.
- The city’s annexation of the airport land led to O’Hare being added as the 76th community area, one of only two additions since the late 1920s.
Landmarks
- O’Hare International Airport.
- A DePaul University satellite campus.
- Corporate offices near the airport, including U.S. Cellular and True Value.
- The Consulate-General of the Dominican Republic.
Getting there
The CTA Blue Line runs from O’Hare station at the airport to downtown. Cumberland station serves Schorsch Forest View, and Rosemont station is just outside the area.
Metra’s North Central Service stops at O’Hare Transfer. Highways include I-90, I-190 and I-294.
Frequently asked questions
Is O’Hare Airport in Chicago?
Yes. O’Hare International Airport is inside the city of Chicago, in community area #76, although part of it extends into DuPage County.
What community area number is O’Hare?
O’Hare is community area #76.
How do you get from O’Hare to downtown by train?
Take the CTA Blue Line from O’Hare station; it runs directly to the Loop. See our airports guide for times and fares.
Do people live in the O’Hare community area?
Yes. About 14,400 people live there; Schorsch Forest View is its residential neighborhood.
Related guides
- Norwood Park community area guide
- O’Hare and Midway airports guide
- CTA Blue Line guide
- Metra guide
- All 77 Chicago community areas
Sources
Last updated: October 31, 2026