IL Lotto at ORD Terminal 2: Where to Buy Lottery

Shop Overview

IL Lotto at Chicago O’Hare is your quick-stop spot for Illinois Lottery games—ideal if you want a last-minute scratch-off, a quick-pick draw ticket, or to check a ticket before boarding. Unlike larger gift or convenience shops, this is a focused kiosk-style experience designed for speed: step up, choose your game, pay, and go.

Selection centers on the core Illinois Lottery lineup rather than a broad “brand mix.” Expect popular scratch-offs and draw-game plays (like Lotto and other multi-state favorites when available through Illinois Lottery). The typical customer experience is efficient and transactional, with travelers grabbing a ticket while walking to the gate, during a tight connection, or while waiting for boarding to start.

What to Buy

• Scratch-off tickets: Best for immediate fun and a quick decision—perfect if you have just a few minutes at the gate area.
• Quick-pick draw tickets: Ideal if you don’t want to choose numbers. Ask for a quick pick for the next draw available.
• Multi-ticket bundles: If you’re traveling with friends or family, buying a few different scratch-offs can be an easy, shareable “Chicago departure” moment.

Local specialty angle: This is an Illinois-specific purchase—if you’re visiting from out of state, it’s a simple regional pickup you can’t buy at most airports outside Illinois. There are no duty-free savings here; lottery pricing is set by the state, so you won’t find airport markdowns the way you might in duty-free liquor or cosmetics.

Location & Hours

Exact location: Terminal 2, Concourse E near Gate E2. After you clear security for Terminal 2, head into Concourse E and look around the Gate E2 area—this is positioned for grab-and-go purchases on the way to the early E gates.

Security: Typically post-security in the concourse/gate area, making it convenient if you’re already airside and don’t want to exit and re-clear security.

Hours: Reported as 24 hours, which is helpful for early-morning departures and late-night delays.

Peak times: Expect the quickest lines mid-morning and mid-afternoon between banked departures. The busiest moments are often early mornings (around 6–9 a.m.) and late afternoons when gates are crowded and boarding is underway.

Shopping Tips

• Know your time window: Lottery purchases can take longer if you’re deciding at the counter—choose your game and budget before you step up.
• Age and ID: Have ID ready if requested; lottery sales are age-restricted.
• Returns and refunds: Lottery tickets are generally final sale. Check details before purchase and keep your ticket secure.
• Payment and currency: Expect U.S. dollars and standard card payments where available; if paying cash, have small bills to speed things up.
• No reserve & collect: Lottery products typically can’t be reserved for pickup—plan to buy in person.
• Claiming prizes: Small wins may be redeemable depending on lottery rules and retailer capability, but for larger prizes you’ll typically need to follow Illinois Lottery claim procedures after your trip.