How to get from Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) ✈️ to the City Center

Chicago Airport (ORD), also known as O’Hare International Airport, serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 23 km northwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Chicago by Metro, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Lyft.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from O’Hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago

	Transport	Travel time	Cost
	Metro	55 Min.	5 US$	Details
	Taxi	35 Min.	45‑60 US$	Details
	Private Transfer	45 Min.	85 US$	Details
	Uber	35 Min.	40‑90 US$	Details
	Lyft	35 Min.	30‑100 US$	Details

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Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Metro

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

55 minutes

Cost:

5 US$ pp

Description:

CTA Metro Line ‘L’ (blue) from Chicago O’Hare Airport (CTA Station in Terminals 1, 2 & 3) to “LaSalle Station” in Downtown

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

45-60 US$

Description:

Taxi from Chicago O’Hare airport (all terminals) to downtown Chicago or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

85 US$

Description:

Comfortable private transfer from O’Hare Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Chicago or to your accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

40-90 US$

Description:

Uber from Chicago O’Hare Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to central Chicago or to your accommodation

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Lyft

Order a Lyft ride ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

30-100 US$

Description:

Lyft from Chicago O’Hare Airport (pickup location according to Lyft app) to central Chicago or directly to your accommodation

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Route from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Downtown Chicago

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