O'Hare Airport Car Service: Private SUV Transfers to and from ORD
Private executive SUV transfers between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago, the northwest suburbs, and the rest of our service area — with flight tracking and a pickup plan confirmed before you travel.
About O'Hare
O'Hare is Chicago's largest airport and sits northwest of downtown, with Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5. It's reached from the Loop by the Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and the airport spur (I-190), and it's close to the hotels, offices, and convention facilities of Rosemont. Because O'Hare is large and busy, the time between landing and meeting your car can vary — especially on international arrivals, where you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before reaching the public pickup areas.
Common O'Hare trips
- O'Hare to downtown Chicago hotels and offices
- O'Hare to Rosemont, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, and the northwest suburbs
- O'Hare to the North Shore, including Evanston and Northbrook
- Home or office to O’Hare for a departure, planned with a traffic buffer
How your O'Hare pickup is arranged
Include your airline and flight number when you request a ride. We monitor your flight and adjust your pickup to your actual landing time. Dispatch confirms how your pickup will work before you travel, so you aren't left searching for your driver. Meet-and-greet arrangements are available on request, and complimentary wait time is included on airport pickups (the exact amount is confirmed in your quote).
O'Hare's pickup rules
Airports control where pre-arranged vehicles may meet passengers. The Chicago Department of Aviation's guidance for O'Hare currently directs pre-arranged limousine and livery pickups to designated areas on the lower level, and notes that it can take roughly 5 to 20 minutes for a vehicle to reach the pickup area depending on traffic. Rules can change, so check the official O'Hare ground transportation page — and your WHA Rides dispatcher will tell you exactly what to do for your trip.
Before you travel
- Send your flight number so we can track arrivals and delays.
- Tell us if you’re arriving internationally, so we plan for customs and baggage time.
- Mention extra luggage, additional passengers, or special requests in your notes.
- In winter, allow extra time for departures — we plan buffers into your pickup time.
O'Hare questions
Which terminal will I use?
Your terminal depends on your airline. Give us your airline and flight number and we'll take care of the terminal details when we plan your pickup.
How long does it take to get from O'Hare to downtown Chicago?
It depends heavily on the time of day and traffic on the Kennedy Expressway, so we plan your pickup around your schedule rather than quoting a fixed time. Let us know when you need to arrive and we'll plan accordingly.
Can I book a corporate airport transfer at O'Hare?
Yes. Businesses can set up a corporate account for recurring or visiting-client transfers.
Also see our general Chicago airport car service page, or travel through Midway.
Request your O'Hare pickup.
Send your trip details and dispatch will confirm your rate and arrangements before your ride.