O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (773) 686-2200
Chicago O’Hare International Airport has three domestic
terminals and one international terminal. The three domestic
terminals are linked to allow passengers quick and easy
access between them. The Airport Transit System offers the
fastest transfer between the domestic terminals, the
International Terminal and economy parking lots. 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.
Taxi Service
Taxicabs are available on a first-come, first-served basis from
the lower level curbfront of all terminals. Shared ride service
is available. There are no flat rates because all taxicabs run
on meters. Expect to spend approximately $35 to $40 for a
taxicab ride to downtown Chicago.
Continental Airport Express (800) 654-7871
Continental’s Airport Express provides van service between
O’Hare International Airport, all downtown hotels, the North
Shore and Oak Brook suburbs. Ticket counters are located
across from baggage claim areas. One-way ticket from O’Hare
to downtown Chicago is $21 or $39 round-trip. Vans
depart every 10 minutes.
Rail Service Between O’Hare and Downtown Chicago (312) 836-7000
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) operates rapid transit trains between O’Hare and downtown
Chicago. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes and costs only $1.75. Blue Line trains leave from inside
the terminal on the lower level every 5 to 10 minutes—days and evenings—and every 30 minutes from
1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. A few hotels are within walking distance of various downtown exits. Getting to
other hotels may require a taxi.
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MIDWAY
AIRPORT (773) 838-0600
Midway Airport is located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The one-building
airport is divided into three terminals: A, B and C for the arrival and
departure of each airline’s passengers. The main lobby area at the
center entrance of the airport is where the information booth and all
vehicle pick-up services are available.
Rail
Service Between Midway and Downtown Chicago (312) 836-7000
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) operates rapid transit trains
between Midway Airport and downtown Chicago. Orange Line trains leave
from a station connected to the east side of the airport. It takes 30
minutes and costs $1.75 A few hotels are within walking distance of various
downtown exits. Getting to other hotels may require a taxi.
Taxi Service
Taxis are located in front of the main terminal. A cab ride from Midway
Airport to downtown Chicago costs between $20 and $25 and takes approximately
20-30 minutes. A Shared-Ride program is available for a flat rate of $10.
Continental
Airport Express (800) 654-7871
Continental’s information desk is located on the lower level by
baggage claim door 3. A van ride from Midway Airport to downtown Chicago
is $16 one-way and $30 round-trip. Vans depart every 15-20 minutes from
in front of the main lobby area.
Need shuttle service from your home to the airport?
Visit: www.groundnet.com. Ground
Net is PACK EXPO's affiliate in other cities that you can use to receive
the same discount. Use the code G101027 on groundnet services website.
Just enter this code (G101027) or click the ground net link after making
a reservation with Continental Express.
Commuter Line Between Downtown and
McCormick Place
PMMI is negotiating special services with the Chicago commuter line. Contact
us for details and schedule.
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