Chicago eSIM: what to know before you land
🇺🇸 Chicago, United States · ORD / MDW · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $4.99
Landing in Chicago
- ORD O'Hare
- MDW Midway
The CTA Blue Line runs from O'Hare into the Loop and the Orange Line from Midway.
- Install the United States eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at ORD, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in United States, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $4.99Short stays in Chicago
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $15.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $15.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The United States eSIM connects to T-Mobile and Verizon. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Also in United States
Atlanta · Boston · Dallas · Denver · Honolulu · Houston · Las Vegas · Los Angeles · Maui · Miami · New Orleans · New York · Orlando · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Portland · Salt Lake City · San Diego · San Francisco · Seattle · Washington, D.C.
Going on from Chicago? North America (3 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover United States too.
Questions about Chicago
Which airports serve Chicago?
O'Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW). The CTA Blue Line runs from O'Hare into the Loop and the Orange Line from Midway.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Chicago?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at ORD?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in United States.
Which networks will I use in Chicago?
The United States eSIM connects to T-Mobile and Verizon. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.