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ORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Official Airport Website:
www.ohare.com/ohare/oharehomepage.shtm
Distance to Downtown:
16.3 miles (26.3 km)

Annual Passenger Volume:
77.0 million (2006)
TRANSIT FLY Review: We at TransitFly.com regard the ground transportation
options available at Chicago O'Hare International Airport as being some of the
best of any American airport. From the excellent direct service of the CTA Blue
Line trains to the O' Hare Airport Rail Station (serving Downtown Chicago) to
airport shuttles that provide service to towns and cities as far away as
Wisconsin and Indiana, to PACE Buses that serves several regional trains
stations, Chicago O'Hare International Airport's numerous options for airport
transit make it easy for passengers to avoid have to drive.
Chicago O'Hare Airport Shuttle Options
Chicago O'Hare Airport Train Options
Chicago O'Hare Airport Taxi Options
Chicago O'Hare Airport Bus Options
Chicago O'Hare Airport Parking Options
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Destination Guide
Downtown Chicago (Wahington Sta.)
Downtown Chicago (Jackson St. Sta.)
Clinton Sta. (Amtrak Union Station)
Sox - 35th (White Sox Ballpark)
Forest Park (Blue Line)
Addison (Red Line - Wrigley Field)
Chicago Midway Airport (Orange Line)
Evanston Main Street (xfer Metra Rail)
Fares*
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
Approx. Travel Time
45 mins.
50 mins.
58 mins.
66 mins.
75 mins.
78 mins.
82 mins.
85 mins.
Destination Guide*
Downtown Chicago
Oak Brook
Schaumburg
Naperville
Fares*
$35-$40
$26
$26
$38
*Fares are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity.
Parking Option
Valet Parking
Hourly Parking
Daily Parking
- (Main Lots A,B,C)
International Lot D
Economy Lot E
Economy Lot F
Economy Lot G
Rates: Hourly / Daily
Connection to Terminals
YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable

YES - Walkable
NO - Shuttle Bus
NO - Shuttle Bus
NO - Shuttle Bus
Official ORD Parking Website:
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/parkingohare/parking.shtm
(773) 686-7530

$10
$2
$2

$2-3
$2
$2
$2
$45
$50
$30

$50
$16
$9
$13
ORD Airport Transportation Options:
Destination Guide
Downtown Chicago
Arlington Heights
Oak Park
Evanston
Wheaton
Oak Lawn
Fares (add'l passengers)
$27 (+ $11)
$32 (+ $5)
$34 (+ $5)
$34 (+ $5)
$41 (+ $5)
$60 (+ $5)
CONTINENTAL AIRPORT EXPRESS - (888) 284--3826
website: www.airportexpress.com

Frequency: GOOD

Reservation Required: NO

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Tickets can be purchased using credit cards at an airport ticket
counter or using cash on board the vehicle.

Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated)

Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at ORD Chicago O'Hare
International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway
directly outside of the baggage claim area. Shuttle buses leave from
the following locations: at Terminal 1 (Door 1E), Terminal 2 (Door 2D),
Terminals 3 (Door 3F), Terminal 5 (Door 5E).
Destination Guide
MDW - Chicago Midway Airport
Chicago Southside / Hyde Park
Fares
$16
$30
OMEGA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - (773 ) 734-6688
website: www.omegashuttle.com

Frequency: FAIR*
*Shuttle service operates once an hour.

Reservation Required: NO*
*Call ahead to confirm (varies by time of day)

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Call ahead to confirm.

Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated)

Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at ORD Chicago O'Hare
International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway
directly outside of the baggage claim area. Shuttle buses leave from
the following locations: at Terminal 1 (Door 1G), Terminal 2 (Door 2D),
Terminals 3 (Door 3E), Terminal 5 (Door 5E).
Destination Guide
Listed by order of stops:
a) Waukesha
b) Milwaukee Downtown
c) Milwaukee Mitchell Int'l Airport
d) Milwaukee Coach USA Bus Term.
e) Racine
f ) Kenosha
--- CHICAGO O"HARE INT"L ---
g) Chicago Midway Airport
Fares
-----
$29
$25
$25
$25
$23
$22
-----
$15
COACH USA WISCONSIN - (877) 324-7767
website: www.coachusa.com/wisconsincoach

Frequency: FAIR*
*Shuttle service operates once an hour.

Reservation Required: YES

Credit Cards Accepted: YES

Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated)

Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at ORD Chicago O'Hare
International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway
directly outside of the baggage claim area. Shuttle buses leave from
the following locations: at Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal
5, and the Shuttle Bus Center.
ADDITIONAL O'HARE AIRPORT SHUTTLE COMPANIES:

Coach USA Indiana
- (877) 324-7767
website: www.coachusa.com/
provides service to: Crestwood, Highland, Gary, Merrillville, Portage,
Michigan City, South Bend, Notre Dame, Mishawaka

ACT II Transportation - (877) 769-8891
website: www.actiitransportation.com
provides service to: Quad Cities, Moline ($65 o/w - $90 r/t) 3x Daily

Coach USA / Van Galder - (800) 747-0994
website: www.coachusa.com/
provides service to: Rockford, Janesville, Madison, South Beloit

Peoria Charter - (800) 448-0572
provides service to: Joliet, Normal, Oakbrook, Peoria, Schaumburg

LEX Lincolnland Express - (800) 223-9313
provides service to: Kankakee, Rantoul, Univ. Ill. Union, LEXX-hub
Champaign, Malton-Charleston, Decatur, Springfield

Express Air Coach - (765) 743-3120
provides service to: West Lafayette (Purdue University)
Approx. Travel Time
-----------
2 hrs. 10 mins.
105 mins.
95 mins.
80 mins.
60 mins.
45 mins.
-----------
60 mins.
CTA Blue Line "EL Train" (Chicago Transit Authority)

Official CTA Website:

www.transitchicago.com

Direct Airport Service: YES

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Friday: 24 hrs./ day
Saturday: 24 hrs./ day
Sunday: 24 hrs./ day

Frequency: EXCELLENT*
*Every 5-12 mins. from 4 am - 12 mindnight

Exact Change Required: NO*
*TVM's(Ticket Vending Machines) make change

Credit Cards Accepted: YES
(American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover)

Luggage OK?: YES
(Standard Subway Service)

Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT*
*Chicago O'Hare International Airport has an excellent direct
connection between the airport terminals and the Airport Train Station.

Where to Catch: The CTA's Blue Line elevated "el" train board
directly to Downtown Chicago from the O'Hare Airport CTA Station
located between Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers arriving at ORD
Chicago O'Hare Airport should follow signs reading "Trains to City".
*CTA offers the following Daily and Visitor passes as well:
1-day Fun Pass - $5
2-day Fun Pass - $9
3-day Fun Pass - $12
5-day Fun Pass - $18
Taxi Companies serving ORD:
Many Available

Official ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport TAXI info website:
www.flychicago.com/ohare/groundtransohare/taxicabsohare.shtm

Frequency: GOOD

Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical)

Fare Determined by: Taxi Meter

Exact Change Required: NO
(Taxi drivers make change for small bills)

Credit Cards Accepted: NO*
*Check with dispatcher some companies do accept credit cards.

Luggage Surcharge?: NO

Add'l Tolls/ Fees?:

Where to Catch:
Outside of Baggage Claim on the "Arrivals" Lower
Level at the airport roadway. At Terminals 1, 2, 3 proceed to the center
curb where taxi cabs are assigned by a dispatcher. At Terminal 5
proceed to the first curb outside of Door #5D.
PACE Bus Route #250 (suburban Chicago bus service)

Official PACE website:
www.pacebus.com

PACE Route #250 Bus website:
www.pacebus.com/sub/schedules/route_detail.asp?RouteNo=250

Direct Airport Service: NO*
*PACE Buses arrive/depart O'Hare Airport at the Kiss n' Fly ATS
(Airport Transit System) Station.

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 11:25 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:25 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am - 11:25 pm

Exact Change Required: YES

Credit Cards Accepted: NO

Luggage OK?: YES
(Standard Bus Service)

Frequency: FAIR
(Every 30 mins.)

Overall Ease of Use: FAIR

Where to Catch: To or from the Chicago O'Hare Kiss n' Fly Station
passengers should take the ATS Tram (automated people mover /
5-10 mins.) to or from all of the O'Hare Airport Terminals.
PACE Bus Route #330 (suburban Chicago bus service)

Official PACE website:
www.pacebus.com

PACE Route #330 Bus website:
www.pacebus.com/sub/schedules/route_detail.asp?RouteNo=330

Direct Airport Service: NO*
*PACE Buses arrive/depart O'Hare Airport at the Kiss n' Fly ATS
(Airport Transit System) Station.

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 11:25 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:25 pm
Sunday: No Service

Exact Change Required: YES

Credit Cards Accepted: NO

Luggage OK?: YES
(Standard Bus Service)

Frequency: FAIR
(Every 60 mins.)

Overall Ease of Use: FAIR

Where to Catch: To or from the Chicago O'Hare Kiss n' Fly Station
passengers should take the ATS Tram (automated people mover /
5-10 mins.) to or from all of the O'Hare Airport Terminals.
Destination Guide
Des Plaines Metra Station
CTA Skokie Swift (to Howard St.)
CTA Davis St. Station
Fares*
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
Approx. Travel Time
18 mins.
42 mins.
57 mins.
Destination Guide
Maheim Metra Station
Bellwood Metra Station
La Grange Metra Station
Fares*
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
Approx. Travel Time
7 mins.
25 mins.
42 mins.
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