GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Airport shuttles offer a convenient alternative for traveling to O'Hare International Airport. Several shuttle services are available at O'Hare International Airport at the Bus / Shuttle Center, which is located in the main level of the parking garage, between elevator center 3 & 4 and across from the Chicago O'Hare Hilton; please see below for more information.
Coach USA, TriState/United Limo
Coach USA TriState/United Limo offers hourly service between O'Hare International and Midway International Airports from early morning to late evening. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time between O'Hare International and Midway International Airports. Pickup at O'Hare International Airport is located in the Bus Shuttle Center, Level 1 of the Main Parking Garage. For service and fare information, please visit their website.
Go Airport Express
Go Airport Express offers daily, door-to-door service to/from O'Hare International Airport and most city and suburban neighborhoods. They begin operations during the early morning hours and depart approximately every 10 to 15 minutes from each terminal. Shuttles pick up outside the baggage claim areas in the innermost lane of the lower level roadways of the Domestic and International Terminals. Advanced notice is strongly urged.
To contact Go Airport Express, call 1-888-284-3826 or visit their website.
Omega Airport Shuttle
Omega Airport Shuttle offers hourly service between O'Hare and Midway International Airports from the morning until late evening. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time between O'Hare and Midway International Airports. Exact times and locations are available on the Omega website. Pickup is located at the Bus / Shuttle Center at door number 4.
To contact Omega Airport Shuttle call 773-734-6688 for their latest information or visit their website.
Limousine and chauffeur agencies prefer that all customers reserve cars at least 48 hours in advance although cars can occasionally be ordered with a two-hour notice. Click here for a list of available transportation services.
Airport shuttles offer a convenient alternative for traveling to O'Hare International Airport. Several shuttle services are available at O'Hare International Airport at the Bus / Shuttle Center, which is located in the main level of the parking garage, between elevator center 3 & 4 and across from the Chicago O'Hare Hilton; please see below for more information.
Coach USA, TriState/United Limo
Coach USA TriState/United Limo offers hourly service between O'Hare International and Midway International Airports from early morning to late evening. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time between O'Hare International and Midway International Airports. Pickup at O'Hare International Airport is located in the Bus Shuttle Center, Level 1 of the Main Parking Garage. For service and fare information, please visit their website.
Go Airport Express
Go Airport Express offers daily, door-to-door service to/from O'Hare International Airport and most city and suburban neighborhoods. They begin operations during the early morning hours and depart approximately every 10 to 15 minutes from each terminal. Shuttles pick up outside the baggage claim areas in the innermost lane of the lower level roadways of the Domestic and International Terminals. Advanced notice is strongly urged.
To contact Go Airport Express, call 1-888-284-3826 or visit their website.
Omega Airport Shuttle
Omega Airport Shuttle offers hourly service between O'Hare and Midway International Airports from the morning until late evening. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time between O'Hare and Midway International Airports. Exact times and locations are available on the Omega website. Pickup is located at the Bus / Shuttle Center at door number 4.
To contact Omega Airport Shuttle call 773-734-6688 for their latest information or visit their website.
Limousine and chauffeur agencies prefer that all customers reserve cars at least 48 hours in advance although cars can occasionally be ordered with a two-hour notice. Click here for a list of available transportation services.
TRAIN & BUS
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system – serving the City of Chicago and 40 neighboring communities by rail and bus. Pay cash for single trip rides or purchase a reloadable Transit Card or Unlimited Ride Pass for added savings.
For full fare information and maps, visit the Chicago Transit Authority website at transitchicago.com. Also look to their site for the latest updates to train schedules and routes that may affect your travel plans.
‘L' Trains: Not all of Chicago's eight ‘L' lines are "elevated." They do, however, connect the city via above-ground, street-level and subway trains and serve 144 rail stations all over town, making the ‘L' one of the most efficient and affordable methods of transportation available. Two lines operate 24 hours a day: the Blue Line, which connects the airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with service between the North and South Sides via downtown.
Buses: More than 100 routes lace the city; buses stop every few blocks. Several lines operate 24 hours a day. Exact change is required for cash fare.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system – serving the City of Chicago and 40 neighboring communities by rail and bus. Pay cash for single trip rides or purchase a reloadable Transit Card or Unlimited Ride Pass for added savings.
For full fare information and maps, visit the Chicago Transit Authority website at transitchicago.com. Also look to their site for the latest updates to train schedules and routes that may affect your travel plans.
‘L' Trains: Not all of Chicago's eight ‘L' lines are "elevated." They do, however, connect the city via above-ground, street-level and subway trains and serve 144 rail stations all over town, making the ‘L' one of the most efficient and affordable methods of transportation available. Two lines operate 24 hours a day: the Blue Line, which connects the airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with service between the North and South Sides via downtown.
Buses: More than 100 routes lace the city; buses stop every few blocks. Several lines operate 24 hours a day. Exact change is required for cash fare.
TAXICABS
Taxis are plentiful and easy-to-hail downtown and at the airports, and offer a convenient way to get around the city. Credit cards are accepted in all cabs by city mandate. It is standard to tip the driver about 15-20% of the fare, plus $1-2 per bag if the driver helps you with luggage. Please note that all fares are subject to change. Sample taxi fare between downtown and O'Hare Airport is $40-50, and between Midway Airport is $30-35.
Taxis charge a base rate of $2.25 for the first 1/9 mile, plus, $0.20 for each additional 1/9 mile. If a gas surcharge is in effect, a sign will be displayed inside the taxicab and a surcharge may apply. Tolls are an extra charge. Taxis charge $1 for the first additional passenger over age 12 and under age 65; each additional passenger after that is $0.50.
Taxis are plentiful and easy-to-hail downtown and at the airports, and offer a convenient way to get around the city. Credit cards are accepted in all cabs by city mandate. It is standard to tip the driver about 15-20% of the fare, plus $1-2 per bag if the driver helps you with luggage. Please note that all fares are subject to change. Sample taxi fare between downtown and O'Hare Airport is $40-50, and between Midway Airport is $30-35.
Taxis charge a base rate of $2.25 for the first 1/9 mile, plus, $0.20 for each additional 1/9 mile. If a gas surcharge is in effect, a sign will be displayed inside the taxicab and a surcharge may apply. Tolls are an extra charge. Taxis charge $1 for the first additional passenger over age 12 and under age 65; each additional passenger after that is $0.50.
BIKES
Divvy is a new bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations from Andersonville to Hyde Park, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, station map, and a docking system that releases bikes using a member key or ride code. You must be 16 years or older to ride Divvy.
Divvy is a new bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations from Andersonville to Hyde Park, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, station map, and a docking system that releases bikes using a member key or ride code. You must be 16 years or older to ride Divvy.
Metra has 11 lines with 241 stations radiating from downtown Chicago to the six-county area of northeast Illinois. Trains run frequently during rush hour and about every hour during off-peak times.
Metra operates a distance-based fare system consisting of twelve fare zones. Riders are charged based on the number of zones they travel through. Regular one-way fares to downtown Chicago range from $2.75 from the closest zone, Zone A, to $9.25 from the farthest, Zone M.
Metra's website makes it quick and easy to find out which line best fits your destination and your schedule. If you don't know which line is closest to you, don't worry. Just click on the "Find My Station" link on our homepage and you'll be guided first to the nearest station and line and then to more detailed information about schedules and fares between that station and your destination. You can even buy tickets online with a credit or debit card. If you already know which station you want to use, click on "Know Your Line?" and follow the online prompts to more information.
Schedules vary depending on the day of the week you plan to travel: weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Sunday schedules are also in effect on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Metra operates a distance-based fare system consisting of twelve fare zones. Riders are charged based on the number of zones they travel through. Regular one-way fares to downtown Chicago range from $2.75 from the closest zone, Zone A, to $9.25 from the farthest, Zone M.
Metra's website makes it quick and easy to find out which line best fits your destination and your schedule. If you don't know which line is closest to you, don't worry. Just click on the "Find My Station" link on our homepage and you'll be guided first to the nearest station and line and then to more detailed information about schedules and fares between that station and your destination. You can even buy tickets online with a credit or debit card. If you already know which station you want to use, click on "Know Your Line?" and follow the online prompts to more information.
Schedules vary depending on the day of the week you plan to travel: weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Sunday schedules are also in effect on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.