Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is Chicago’s main international airport and its located 30km northwest of Chicago. In terms of passengers this is one of the biggest airports in the United States. For more information on Chicago O’ Hare International Airport go to www.ohare.com
Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority operates a 24-hour train service between O'Hare Airport and Downtown. It is the cheapest way of getting into town, and often the fastest. However, there is quite a long walk to get to the station, especially if you have heavy luggage. The CTA station is located on the lowest level of the main parking garage at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (accessible from Terminal 5 on the ATS system). Metra North Central commuter trains serves destinations in Lake and northern Cook counties, with five daily inbound and outbound trains between Antioch and Chicago Union Station. The station at the airport is situated near the remote long-term car parks and is on the ATS system. For more information on the Chicago Transit Authority go to www.transitchicago.com
Shuttle Buses to and from O'Hare International Airport
Continental Airport Express shuttle buses are located on the ground level of Terminal 5 car park. There is a regular shuttle to Chicago from O’Hare and an hourly shuttle to Midway Airport. The journey time to the city centre takes usually around 40 minutes depending on traffic. For more information on Continental Airport Express go to www.airportexpress.com
Taxis to and from O’Hare International Airport
Taxis are available from outside the arrivals at O’Hare International Airport that ready to take you to your destination. The journey time to the city centre is around 40 minutes depending on traffic and it will cost you around $45.
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport is the second busiest airport in Illinois and it’s located 17km southwest of downtown Chicago. For more information on Chicago Midway International Airport go to www.flychicago.com/midway
The Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority is a quick and reliable way to get to the city centre of Chicago. The Orange Line serves the southwest side of Chicago and connects the airport with downtown Chicago. The journey time is around 30 minutes. For more information on the Chicago Transit Authority go to www.transitchicago.com
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority operates bus services between Chicago Midway Airport and the city centre of Chicago.
Shuttle Bus Services at Chicago Midland Airport
The two main shuttle companies are Omega Airport Shuttles, which provides regular transport between O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. The other shuttle company is Continental Airport Express, which offers daily shuttle services between Midway Airport and the downtown of Chicago. For more information go to www.omegashuttle.com and www.airportexpress.com
Taxis at Midway Airport
There are taxis located outside the terminal building on the lower level, which will take you to your final destination
