Uber and Lyft at ORD

What a ride costs from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to the places people go most in Chicago, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at ORD

Uber and Lyft pickup: Go up to the Upper (departures) level: Terminal 2 poles 2A-2G with orange signs, or Terminal 3 poles 3G-3K with green signs. Terminal 1 arrivals walk or ride the ATS train to Terminal 2; Terminal 5 has no rideshare zone, so take the ATS to Terminal 2.
Terminal 1: Go to Terminal 2's upper level by the sidewalk or the Airport Transit System train.
Terminal 2: Upper level, orange-signed pickup poles 2A-2G; there is an indoor waiting area between vestibules 2A and 2D.
Terminal 3: Upper level, green-signed pickup poles 3G-3K.
Terminal 5: No rideshare pickup listed here; ride the free ATS train (about five minutes) to Terminal 2's upper level. This 2023 change is from news coverage.
Black and premium rides: Uber Black and Black SUV pick up curbside on the lower level at every terminal; at Terminal 2 follow Limos and Prearranged Vehicles signs to the Pre-Arranged Loading Zone on the second curb.
Dropoff: Curbside at any terminal, including Terminal 5; Uber routes to the standard departures area.
Taxis: Taxi stands are on the lower-level curb outside baggage claim at every terminal. Fares are metered, averaging about $50 to downtown; revised city taxi rates took effect 1 July 2026.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours from the station beneath the main garage (tunnels from Terminals 1-3, ATS train from Terminal 5); the fare from O'Hare is $5.

Arriving at Terminal 5? Take the ATS train to Terminal 2 before requesting, or book Uber Black for a Terminal 5 curb pickup.
Chicago adds $5 to every rideshare trip that starts or ends at the airport.
The Blue Line costs $5 from O'Hare and runs all night.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: flychicago.com, flychicago.com, flychicago.com, uber.com. .

Prices from ORD by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
The Loop	18.5 mi	36 min	$46–64	$42–51	$64–90	$56–66
Magnificent Mile	17.8 mi	38 min	$45–63	$41–51	$63–88	$55–64
Navy Pier	18.9 mi	44 min	$48–68	$44–54	$67–95	$58–68
Wrigley Field	14.4 mi	41 min	$41–58	$38–46	$57–81	$46–54
Lincoln Park	16.1 mi	42 min	$44–61	$40–49	$61–86	$51–59
West Loop	17.4 mi	36 min	$44–61	$41–49	$61–86	$54–63
River North	17.3 mi	34 min	$43–60	$40–49	$60–85	$53–62
McCormick Place	23.4 mi	51 min	$57–80	$52–64	$79–113	$70–82
Hyde Park	26.1 mi	52 min	$61–85	$56–68	$85–121	$77–90
Evanston	17.3 mi	41 min	$45–63	$42–51	$63–89	$54–63

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at ORD

Rideshare trips at ORD carry an airport fee of $5.00 on pickups and $5.00 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. City of Chicago ground transportation tax: $5.00 is added to any rideshare ride with a pickup or drop-off at O'Hare or Midway, on top of the $1.13 per-ride base tax for single rides. Source.

Self-driving rides at ORD

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves ORD today. See where self-driving rides are available.

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Common questions

How much is an Uber from ORD?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from ORD to The Loop at $46–64 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at ORD?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From ORD to The Loop we estimate UberX at $46–64 and Lyft at $42–51.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at ORD?

Yes. Our estimates add $5.00 for pickups and $5.00 for dropoffs at ORD.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from ORD?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at ORD today.