Riding Suburban Rails CTA Web site Metra Web site South Shore train Web site Amtrak Web site Pace bus Web site Greyhound Web site O'Hare Airport Web site Midway Airport Web site Illinois Tollway Web site O'Hare Airport can be overwhelming. But O'Hare also is like a suburb. Heck, it's the size of a suburb. Taxicabs City taxis are always available at O'Hare on the lower level roadway outside each terminal. All 2,000 or so taxi companies regulated by the City of Chicago must charge the same fare.
Passengers pay any road or bridge tolls.
Fares for trips over five miles can be negotiated between the driver and passenger. There is no charge to transport luggage or to pay by credit card. Rules are enforced by starters, Department of Aviation employees who work in curbside booths outside baggage claim. Starters also answer questions and estimate fares. Drivers can't refuse to take you to your destination.