What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clinton-Blue and arriving at Cumberland. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

The distance between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicago takes 30 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus from?

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Chicago to O'Hare train from?

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clinton-Blue station.

Where does the Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus arrive?

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Downtown Chicago to O'Hare train arrive?

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Cumberland station.

Can I drive from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Chicago to O'Hare is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare.

How do I get a bus ticket from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare?

Book your Downtown Chicago to O'Hare bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near O'Hare?

There are 1435+ hotels available in O'Hare.

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound), subway, taxi, or car

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150 / ...
30 min
$2–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Cumberlandsubway Blue Line
44 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to O'Haretaxi 14.1 mi
22 min
$45–55
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to O'Harecar 14.1 mi
22 min
$3–4

Downtown Chicago to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Blue to Cumberland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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