The average bus between University of Chicago and O'Hare takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from University of 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between University of Chicago and O'Hare. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from University of Chicago is at 9:51 PM which arrives into O'Hare at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Cottage Grove & 58th Street and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from University of Chicago station and arriving at O'Hare station via Michigan & Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
University of Chicago to O'Hare bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cottage Grove & 58th Street station.
University of Chicago to O'Hare bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The distance between University of Chicago and O'Hare is 28.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a vehicle from University of Chicago to East River Rd & Berwyn via Cottage Grove & 58th Street, Michigan & Madison, Madison & Wabash, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 47m.