ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Transportation
Chicago, Illinois, USA
4
Terminals
50+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
8
Rental car brands
Every way to get to and from ORD, with real travel times and cost estimates into Chicago.
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1
CTA Blue Line
24-hour subway service direct to the Loop and Downtown Chicago.
~45 min to the Loop · $5.00
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2
Taxi
Metered fare from the taxi stand outside each terminal.
30–50 min depending on traffic · $40–55
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3
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft pickup from a designated terminal-adjacent lot.
30–50 min · $30–55
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4
Airport shuttle/van
Shared van service to Downtown hotels and suburbs.
Varies with stops · $25–35
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5
Metra rail
North Central Service connects to the western suburbs, with a bus link to the O'Hare station.
~35 min plus bus transfer · $5–6
Travel times & cost estimates
| Option | Time to city center | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CTA Blue Line | ~45 min to the Loop | $5.00 |
| Taxi | 30–50 min depending on traffic | $40–55 |
| Rideshare | 30–50 min | $30–55 |
| Airport shuttle/van | Varies with stops | $25–35 |
| Metra rail | ~35 min plus bus transfer | $5–6 |
Pros and cons
Public transit
- Cheapest option in almost every case
- Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
- Can involve transfers with luggage
Taxi / rideshare
- Door-to-door convenience
- No transfers or timetables
- Price rises with traffic and demand