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What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at ORD

Written by Cassie Sclafani | December 28, 2020

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on site. Doctors Test Centers has partnered with Simple Laboratories to bring Covid testing to O’Hare. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Testing is open to all travelers (both departing and arriving) and airport employees. 
  • Test recipients will need to show proof of flying (within 72 hours before their flight or within five days after) or proof of airport employment.
  • Both PCR and rapid tests are offered. 
  • The PCR Test will cost $145.00 and patients can expect to receive results in about 24-72 hours.
  • The Rapid Antigen Test is $120.00 and results are delivered in about 20 minutes.
  • There are two available testing centers:
    Bus Shuttle Center - located at Level 1 of Main Parking Garage, between Elevator Centers 3 and 4
    -Open from 6:00am to 2:00pm, 7 days a week​​.
    Economy Parking Lot H - drive-up only
    -Scheduled to be open and available in January 2021.
  • Appointments must be booked in advance online.

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