Chicago O'Hare Airport Taxi Service
Ready to experience Chicago’s stunning architecture, vibrant culture and fantastic food scene? After landing at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), hopping in a taxi is the safest and swiftest way to get your adventure started.
A Chicago Airport taxi will save you the hustle and bustle of the Blue Line train and deliver you straight to your downtown location in around 30-45 minutes. The taxis are metered, but some offer flat rates to common destinations if you split the trip with another passenger.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM ORD TO UPTOWN | 45 € | 46 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM ORD TO DOWNTOWN | 52 € | 53 € | 30-45 MIN |
| FROM ORD TO GRANT PARK | 52 € | 53 € | 45 MIN |
| FROM ORD TO CHICAGO HEIGHTS | 100 € | 101 € | 60 MIN |
Standard Taxi Chicago Airport rates
Your Chicago O’Hare Airport taxi will use a meter to calculate costs. The basic fee is $3.25 (€3.10) and the kilometer price is $1.40 (€1.30). An additional $20 (€19) is charged per hour for waiting time, though 1 hour of free waiting time is included with your ride if you book with Welcome Pickups.
There isn’t a standard flat fee from the airport, but the trip downtown typically costs between $55-$70 (€52-€66) depending on traffic. That said, some Chicago Airport taxi services offer a fixed flat rate of $24 (€22.70) specifically for multiple parties heading to the same destination downtown. If you need something larger than a standard sedan, vans for 6 passengers range from $90-120 (€85-113). If you’d prefer to have an exact number rather than an estimation, you can pre-book your taxi with Welcome Pickups.
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How to get a taxi from Chicago Airport
To visit a Chicago O’Hare Airport taxi stand, simply head to the lower level curb front of each terminal outside of Baggage Claim. Taxi fleets in Chicago come in a variety of colors, but they all have a lit “TAXI” sign atop them and their company logos painted on the side of the vehicles. The drivers should also display their official City of Chicago medallion number. Depending on the time of day or night, you may have to wait in line a while before securing your taxi from Chicago Airport.
If you’d rather not wait (and be greeted in Baggage Claim with a sign) pre-book your trip via Welcome Pickups. Your professional driver with arrange a smooth, door-t0-door service to begin your stay in Chicago on a positive note.
Helpful tips for taking a Chicago Airport taxi
- Always ensure your taxi is licensed by checking for the City of Chicago medallion number on the front door side.
- It is customary to trip Chicago Airport Taxi drivers. Since most destinations downtown are around $55 (€52), plan to add between 15%-20% to this cost.
- There are several different routes from Chicago O’Hare to downtown. Feel free to request a more scenic drive!
- Rides between 20:00 and 06:00 come with a small ($1) surcharge.
- To arrange a fixed shared fare, visit the Chicago Airport taxi stand and see if anyone else is going to the same destination as you.
- If you need accessibility accommodations, it's best to arrange them beforehand by calling the taxi company (or through Welcome Pickups).,
- Van cabs will not be lined up at the rank. They must be requested at the Chicago Airport taxi stand.
Chicago Airport Taxi to downtown hotel
It’s possible to access the Blue Line Transit system from ORD, but most travellers prefer to forgo this option seeing as it takes over an hour to get downtown and isn’t ideal for those travelling with luggage.
Most travelers prefer using a Chicago Airport taxi service. It’s safe, door-to-door, and can even be arranged ahead of time through Welcome Pickups. That way you can secure a fixed competitive rate and not have to stress about an ambiguous travel situation after your flight.
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