Travelers Aid

Who We Are:

Travelers Aid Chicago is a program that provides resources and referrals, crisis intervention and protective travel services to passengers traveling through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Each year, trained social service staff and dedicated volunteers assist more than 600, 000 travelers.

A helping hand along the way.

Since 1851, Travelers Aid has worked around the world to help passengers in crisis. At Chicago O'Hare, we help vulnerable travelers who need guidance and support during their trip, helping them create a safe, viable plan to arrive at their destination.

Some of the populations we serve.

• Refugees, immigrants, repatriates, and international visitors
• Passengers with special needs
• Runaways returning home
• Severely injured military passengers
• Those fleeing humanitarian crises (e.g. natural disasters and violence)
• Inexperienced/first time travelers