Sensory Page graphic titled 'Plan. Prepare. Fly Calm.' with faded image of woman walking through the airport terminal. The image is purple color with colorful orange and blue circles on the right side.

Sensory-Friendly Travel at Chicago’s Airports

Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all passengers. Our sensory-friendly resources are designed to help travelers who experience sensory sensitivities or are neurodivergent feel more comfortable and confident throughout their journey.

Sensory-POV Videos

Short videos that show what to expect at different stages of the airport journey.

Watch O'Hare Point of View Video
Watch Midway Point of View Video

Social Stories

Step-by-step guides with visuals to prepare travelers for the airport experience, from arriving at the terminal to boarding the plane.

Download O'Hare Social Stories
Download Midway Social Stories

Sensory Maps

Visual guides of O’Hare and Midway that highlight high- and low-sensory areas, helping travelers plan their routes with comfort in mind.

Photo titled ‘Sensory Maps: O’Hare & Midway International Airports.’ A traveler wearing a mint green hoodie with a tan bookbag is seen from behind looking at large flight information display and directional signage inside the terminal. A U.S. flag hangs above.

Sensory Bags

Available at information desks, these kits include calming tools such as fidgets, headphones, and visual aids to support travelers during their trip.

Photo of items found in the sensory bag includes white board and marker, activity book, tote bag, sunglasses, noise canceling headphones and squeezable stress ball.

Accessibility Guides

A woman wearing a red blazer and jeans walks through an airport terminal, pulling a suitcase and smiling, with people and signs in the background.
A TSA officer checks a teenager’s boarding pass at an airport security checkpoint. The teenager holds a suitcase and headphones rest around their neck.
A young traveler, wearing a hoodie and a backpack, gazes out a terminal window at a departing airplane in overcast weather.
A hand is exchanging a Sunflowers HIDDEN DISABILITIES badge.
A person in a vibrant red jacket stands at an information desk in a bustling airport, holding a postcard with a busy terminal in the background.
A traveler with a backpack and headphones stands at an airport check-in counter, engaging with staff amid a bustling terminal.
A traveler with a backpack looks at flight departure boards and gate information in O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5.
A traveler with short hair, wearing a red jacket and a teal backpack, stands inside an airport terminal looking toward overhead signs. The terminal is busy with people sitting and walking in the background. An overhead baggage claim sign is visible.
A woman wearing a red blazer and jeans walks through an airport terminal, pulling a suitcase and smiling, with people and signs in the background.
A TSA officer checks a teenager’s boarding pass at an airport security checkpoint. The teenager holds a suitcase and headphones rest around their neck.
A young traveler, wearing a hoodie and a backpack, gazes out a terminal window at a departing airplane in overcast weather.
A hand is exchanging a Sunflowers HIDDEN DISABILITIES badge.
A person in a vibrant red jacket stands at an information desk in a bustling airport, holding a postcard with a busy terminal in the background.
A traveler with a backpack and headphones stands at an airport check-in counter, engaging with staff amid a bustling terminal.