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Getting To & Around Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Transportation Services from Chicago O'Hare

TAXIS
Getting to and from O’Hare International Airport by taxi is both easy and convenient

Leaving O’Hare
There are Taxi Stands at the lower level curb front (outside of Baggage Claim) at each terminal. Taxi service is available to Chicago and suburban destinations. Please make sure to use the designated Taxi Stands to ensure you have a licensed driver. For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or on the departure level (second level) of the terminal roadways. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.

Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from O’Hare to downtown Chicago is $50

For wheelchair accessible vehicles, please call 1-888-928-2227

Flat taxi shared ride service is available to those who wish to share a ride and pay a flat rate to certain destinations if multiple parties are available for the trip. Shared ride fares from O’Hare include:
– Downtown ($24 per person)
– McCormick Place ($24 per person)
– Midway International Airport ($37 per person)

All suburban taxis should be pre-arranged by customers calling a suburban taxi company. Customers can call to pre-arrange for a suburban taxi in the Baggage Claim level or earlier before arriving.

Designated pick up is on the lower-level, middle commercial lane at each Terminals 1,2,3 and inner commercial lane at Terminal 5.

LIMOUSINES
Limousines are available for both City of Chicago and suburban destinations.

Contact your company of choice near the ride boards to make reservations. You may also reference the list of pre-arranged limousine services posted near the airport information booths across from Door C, located on the lower level of each terminal.

Pre-Arranged Rides: If you have pre-arranged a pick up with a limousine company, you should call the service once you have claimed your luggage. They will provide you with a license plate number, a description of the car, and/or a door number where you can meet the driver. Liveries can only meet passengers at designated areas on the the lower level center lane (lane 2). Depending on airport traffic, it can take between 5 and 20 minutes for the vehicle to get to the designated pickup location.

Meeting Drivers in Baggage Claim: Some limousine services can arrange to have their drivers meet arriving passengers in the Baggage Claim area or in other pre-designated pick up locations within the Baggage Claim area. The driver can then assist with luggage and take the passenger directly to the vehicle. O’Hare provides designated livery parking directly across from each of the terminals. It is typically a 5 to 7 minute walk to the vehicle.

RIDESHARE
Rideshare companies, such as Uber or Lyft, provide prearranged transportation services for compensation through an Internet-enabled application or digital platform to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire.

Loading zones for Rideshare services are at the following locations:
– Terminal 2 – waiting area Upper Level between Door 2A and Door 2E
– BLACK Zone A – Outside North of vestibule 2A
– BLUE Zone B – Outside vestibule 2A
– ORANGE Zone C- Outside vestibule 2B
– GREEN Zone D – Outside vestibule 2E

Passengers should wait in the specific colored zones until their TNP arrives to the same colored zone before proceeding to the designated pick-up location. A waiting area inside is available between vestibules 2A and 2D.

Black Car pickups continue to be offered on the lower level or all terminals.

Transportation Services from Midway

Parking Options
Airport garage attached to terminal.
Economy parking garage/economy surface lot 5050 W. 55th St
Daily parking lot 5400 S. Kilpatrick Ave. (Temporarily Closed)
Rental car facility 5150 W. 55th St.

Taxis
Getting to and from Midway International Airport by taxi is both easy and convenient.

Leaving Midway
Taxi stands are located on the lower-level curb front of the terminals, and taxis are available on a first come, first serve basis. To ensure you have a licensed taxi driver, please be sure to use the taxi stands. For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or in the departure area of the terminal roadways. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.
Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is $35-40.

For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website.

For wheelchair accessible vehicles, please call: Curb Mobility, 888 928-2277 or 888-WAV-CABS

Shared ride service is available to those who wish to share a ride and pay a flat rate to certain destinations if multiple parties are available for the trip. Shared ride fares from Midway include:
– Downtown ($18 per person)
– McCormick Place ($18 per person)
– O’Hare International Airport ($35 per person)

Going to Midway
If you are taking a taxi to Midway from Chicago and are not located in an area where taxis are readily available, the list of taxi companies and phone numbers near the bottom of this page may be useful to schedule a pick up.

For suburban pick up, contact your local cab company.

Limousines
Limousines are available for both City of Chicago and suburb destinations.
Contact your company of choice to make reservations. You may also reference the list of pre-arranged limousine services provided at the Ground Transportation Information Booth located on the Baggage Claim level near carousel #4.

Pre-Arranged Rides
If you have pre-arranged a pick up with a limousine company, you should call the service once you have claimed your luggage. They will provide you with a license plate number, a description of the car, and/or a door number where you can meet the driver. Depending on airport traffic it can take between 3 to 10 minutes for your vehicle to get to your designated pickup location.

Meeting Drivers in Baggage Claim
Some limousine services can arrange to have their drivers meet arriving passengers in the Baggage Claim area or in other pre-designated pickup locations within the Baggage Claim area. The driver can then assist with luggage and take the passenger directly to the vehicle. Midway provides convenient livery parking, and it typically requires a 5 to 7 minute walk to the vehicle.

Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations during any NFDA event, please:
– Make note of the needs when registering for the event.
– Contact Member Services in advance of the event.
– Event specific information can be found in the NFDA app.

Ride Share Services A Rideshare company provides prearranged transportation services for compensation through an Internet-enabled application or digital platform to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire.
The loading zone for rideshare services is on the Lower Level Outside of Baggage Claim, Door 2-4.

For more information about the Rideshare program, please visit the City of Chicago website.
Taxicab Information
Accessible Taxicabs
Curb Mobility (888)928-2277