O'Hare International Airport, located 13 miles from downtown, is one of the largest airports in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. Check out this link to O'Hare travel information for details on parking, amenities and services.
Midway International Airport is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago and offers another convenient travel option for visitors. Click here for details on parking, amenities, and services.
Ground Transportation
Both airports offer plentiful taxi service to downtown and the suburbs. Rates range from $40 - $50 from O'Hare, and $30 - $40 from Midway. Rates vary based on travel time and are subject to change.
GO AIRPORT EXPRESS provides shared ride services to all downtown / suburban hotels and many businesses. Pair fares and group discounts are available along with customized reservation portals for your groups.
Many major car rental companies have facilities at the O'Hare and Midway Airports. Please visit specific rental company websites for details. This fully-interactive parking map allows you to search for parking options in downtown Chicago.
Limousine / chauffer 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.
Chicago is accessible via several major interstates and highways: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), I-294 (Tri-State Tollway).
Parking: Use this fully-interactive parking map to search for parking options in downtown Chicago.
Amtrak serves Chicago with about 50 trains arriving and departing daily.
The South Shore Line services Chicago through Northern Indiana to the South Bend Airport. If you are planning a trip involving a large group like a school function please call for groups rates 219-874-4221 ext. 245 at least one month prior to your date of travel.