Downtown Chicago to O'Hare Buses

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration: 16 mi
Distance: $2
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 56 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwynbus 81W

1h 46m

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into O'Hare at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson & Washington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 PM → 6:42 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:29 PM → 7:04 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 7:30 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 8:00 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 6:22 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:16 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare buses

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Trip Overview

Line 56 bus, bus

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 PM → 6:42 PM

5:29 PM → 7:04 PM

5:53 PM → 7:30 PM

6:25 PM → 8:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM

5:45 AM → 7:07 AM

6:06 AM → 7:26 AM

6:23 AM → 7:48 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM

5:45 AM → 7:07 AM

6:06 AM → 7:26 AM

6:23 AM → 7:48 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 6:22 AM

5:40 AM → 6:45 AM

6:05 AM → 7:31 AM

6:29 AM → 7:54 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:16 AM → 8:32 AM

7:39 AM → 9:02 AM

8:23 AM → 9:32 AM

8:44 AM → 10:02 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM

5:45 AM → 7:07 AM

6:06 AM → 7:26 AM

6:23 AM → 7:48 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:31 AM

5:45 AM → 7:07 AM

6:06 AM → 7:26 AM

6:23 AM → 7:48 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center

Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwyn

Bus trips from Downtown Chicago

Bus trips to O'Hare

Alternative transport options