Official Taxi
$45-55 metered to downtown
30-60 min
Chicago Yellow / Flash Cab (city-licensed)
Uber
$35-60 (peak surge higher)
T1/T2/T3 upper level ride-share pickup zones
Cheapest way
Blue Line CTA to downtown $5 — 45 min direct from O'Hare.
Where to catch an official taxi
All terminals — follow "Ground Transportation → Taxi" signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Chicago O'Hare
- Chicago taxis are metered — no flat rates from airport.
- Never take a "gypsy cab" from someone inside the terminal.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Chicago (ORD)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
USD
English-friendly
High
Tipping
15-20% standard.
Mobile data for the United States
Get mobile data for the United States set up before you land.
Luggage storage in Chicago
Leave your bags somewhere secure in Chicago and see the city hands-free.
Airport lounges at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Wait for your flight in a lounge — one membership covers lounges at airports across the country and worldwide.
