On O'Hare arrivals, taxis from the airport to downtown Chicago average $50, with fares depending on traffic. Cheaper public options include the Metra North Central Service train and Pace Bus routes 250 and 330, both reached via the ATS and the Parking Lot F shuttle to the Multi-Modal facility.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrivals and departures today
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| taxi | $50 | Average fare from O'Hare to downtown Chicago; fares based on traffic conditions. | |
| METRA North Central Service train | Service between Chicago's Union Station and Antioch; station reached via ATS and 'Parking Lot F' airport shuttle to the Multi-Modal facility. | ||
| Pace Bus | Routes 250 and 330 stop at the Multi-Modal facility. |
| Taxi | Average fare from O'Hare to downtown Chicago is $50 |
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Taxi from O'Hare to downtown Chicago
The average taxi fare from O'Hare to downtown Chicago is $50, and fares are based on traffic conditions. Use the designated Taxi Stands at the lower level curb front outside Baggage Claim at each terminal so you get a licensed driver. Do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or on the departure level, the second level of the terminal roadways. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.
Trains and buses from O'Hare
The METRA North Central Service train runs between Chicago's Union Station and Antioch. To reach it, take the ATS and the Parking Lot F airport shuttle to the Multi-Modal facility. Pace Bus routes 250 and 330 also stop at the Multi-Modal facility.
Practical tips for O'Hare arrivals
For wheelchair accessible vehicles, call 1-888-928-2227. All suburban taxis should be pre-arranged by calling a suburban taxi company. The designated pick up is on the lower level, middle commercial lane at Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and the inner commercial lane at Terminal 5. Having data working on landing makes it easier to arrange a ride or check your onward connection.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Chicago with data already working
Questions
How much is a taxi from O'Hare to downtown Chicago?
The average fare is $50. Fares are based on traffic conditions, and taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.
Where do I catch a taxi at O'Hare?
Use the designated Taxi Stands at the lower level curb front outside Baggage Claim at each terminal. Do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or on the departure level.
How do I reach the Metra North Central Service train from O'Hare?
Take the ATS and the Parking Lot F airport shuttle to the Multi-Modal facility. The train runs between Chicago's Union Station and Antioch.
Which buses stop at the O'Hare Multi-Modal facility?
Pace Bus routes 250 and 330 stop at the Multi-Modal facility.
How do I book a wheelchair accessible taxi or a suburban taxi at O'Hare?
For wheelchair accessible vehicles, call 1-888-928-2227. Suburban taxis should be pre-arranged by calling a suburban taxi company, with pick up on the lower level middle commercial lane at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the inner commercial lane at Terminal 5.