O’Hare International Airport:
O'Hare International Airport handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal.
Travel Time & Distance to O'Hare: It is 13 miles between O’Hare and downtown Chicago. During rush-hour it can take about an hour. In the middle of the day and in the evenings it could take about 30 minutes.
Taking a taxi to/from the airport varies depending on travel time and could cost between $30-$50 from O’Hare.
O'Hare International Airport's Phone: +1-773-686-2200
Midway International Airport:
Midway International Airport is a one terminal building that has three concourses – A, B and C. Airport information booths are located in the ticketing lobby, baggage claim and the concessions food court. Midway has two primary parking lots: Terminal Garage (with daily and hourly parking) located adjacent to the terminal building and Economy Parking located along 55 Street. There is a complimentary shuttle between the economy parking lots and the terminal building every 15 minutes. All vehicle pick-up services are available on the lower level roadway.
Travel Time & Distance to Midway: Midway is located at 5700 South Cicero Avenue and is conveniently located 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Travel between Midway and downtown Chicago typically takes 20 minutes, but during rush-hour periods, travel times may increase to 45 minutes.
Taking a taxi between Midway and downtown is approximately $28-$32.
Midway International Airport's Phone: +1-773-838-0600
Airport Express Bus Service:
Airport Express offers affordable and reliable service to and from O’Hare and Midway Airports. Airport shuttles provide convenient ground transportation throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Make your reservation in advance and take advantage of the complimentary coupon provided by IHA for $2.00 off your one way trip or $4.00 off round trip (more information on coupon above).
Service Information:
From O'Hare International Airport to McCormick Place:
Take a taxi (approximately $40 without tip) to McCormick Place, or take an Airport Express van ($28 one way) to all major downtown hotels or McCormick Place. Vans run from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Airport Express boarding areas and service personnel are located in the baggage claim areas of all terminals.
From Midway Airport to McCormick Place:
Take a taxi (less than $30 without tip) to McCormick Place, or take an Airport Express van ($23 one way).
From McCormick Place to O’Hare Airport & Midway Airport:
Airport Express operates bus service from McCormick Place South Building and Lakeside Center to O’Hare International and Midway Airports on all Show days.
| Direct service from McCormick Place to the airport will run on: |
| Saturday, March 10 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 11 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday, March 12 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 13 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
For more information call 888-284-3826. Service runs every 30 minutes and more frequent service will be made available based on demand. To make a reservation at times other than those listed above, including Friday, call (888) 284-3826. Reservations should be made a day in advance. Last minute reservations can be made on a space available basis.
Airport Express Rates:
| O’Hare Airport |
Single Rate |
Midway Airport |
Single Rate |
| Single one way |
$29.00 |
Single one way |
$24.00 |
| Single round trip |
$53.00 |
Single round trip |
$44.00 |
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| O’Hare Airport |
Pair Rate
(per Person) |
Midway Airport |
Pair Rate
(per Person) |
| Pair one way |
$20.00 |
Pair one way |
$15.00 |
| Pair round trip |
$37.00 |
Pair round trip |
$29.00 |
| O’Hare Airport |
Group Rate
(per Person)
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Midway Airport |
Group Rate
(per Person)
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| Group one way |
$15.00 |
Group one way |
$13.00 |
| Group round trip |
$29.00 |
Group round trip |
$24.00 |
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| O’Hare Airport |
Child Rate
(per child)
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Midway Airport |
Child Rate
(per child)
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| Ages 5 and Under |
FREE |
Ages 5 and Under |
FREE |
| Ages 6 - 12 |
$13.00 |
Ages 6 - 12 |
$13.00 |
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Notes:
- Prices listed are subject to change.
- Pair is defined as two people together.
- Group is defined as three or more people together.
- Pair and Group fares must travel together at the same time, to the same place
and is priced per person.
- Fares do not include (from the airport) tax.
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McCormick Place pickup locations for Airport Express Bus Service:
- Lakeside Center, Level 2, Gate 37
- South Building, Level 1, West Lobby, Gate 3
Airport Express Coupon:
Book your shuttle service reservation in advance and receive $2.00 off a one way trip or $4.00 off a round trip. For reservations, please call 888-284-3826 or order online. Click here for printable Airport Express Coupon.
O’Hare Blue Line Subway
Walk west on Randolph three blocks to Dearborn; turn left on Washington Street and enter the Blue Line Subway.
It is about a 35-40 minute trip from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport
CTA services run about every 7-10 minutes. The CTA fare is $2.25 each ride.
Visit the CTA website for detailed information on the Blue Line.
Midway Orange Line Subway
Walk west on Randolph one block to Wabash; climb stairs to Orange Line.
It is a 25 minute trip from downtown Chicago to Midway International Airport.
CTA services run about every 7-10 minutes. The CTA fare is $2.25 each ride.
Visit the CTA website for detailed information on the Orange Line.
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