O'Hare International Airport to Chicago — Transport Guide 2026
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is 27 km northwest of Downtown Chicago — 45 min to the Loop by CTA Blue Line for $5. Uber runs $35-55 during peak. Midway (MDW) is Chicago's secondary airport, closer to Downtown via Orange Line.
ORD27 km to cityUSDNorth America
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
CTA Blue Line ($5, 24/7)
Fastest
Blue Line 45 min · Uber 30-60 min (traffic)
Every transport option compared
CTA Blue Line to the Loop (Clark/Lake)
metro · Best for: Fastest + cheapest 24/7
Cost
$5 (from airport) · $2.50 normally
Time
45 min to Loop · 24/7 service
Frequency
Every 10 min day · every 30 min overnight
Airport surcharge $2.50 added.
Uber / Lyft
ride share · Best for: Non-Loop destinations
Cost
$35-55 (surge $70-100)
Time
30-60 min (traffic-dependent)
Frequency
On-demand
$5 airport fee. Pickup at Terminal 5 or shared shuttle to Rideshare Center.
Taxi (metered)
taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
$50-65
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
GO Airport Express shared van
shuttle · Best for: Hotel drop-off convenience
Cost
$34 to Loop hotels
Time
45-75 min
Frequency
Every 15 min
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked 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.
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Frequently asked
How far is O'Hare International Airport from Chicago?
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 27 km from Chicago city centre.
What is the cheapest way from ORD to Chicago?
CTA Blue Line ($5, 24/7)
What is the fastest way from ORD to Chicago?
Blue Line 45 min · Uber 30-60 min (traffic)