Uber and Lyft prices in Chicago

What rides cost in Chicago by distance, ride type and route, with the airports and self-driving services that serve it.

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What a ride costs in Chicago

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$11–16	$11–13	$16–23	$9–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$16–24	$15–19	$23–34	$17–20
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$26–37	$23–29	$37–54	$30–35

Estimates for a weekday around midday, using rates tuned to recent prices in Chicago.Airport fees, tolls and tips are extra. .

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Chicago.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$14–20 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$13–16 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$16–24 UberX · 4 seats	$15–19 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$19–28 Priority · 4 seats	$17–21 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$21–30 Comfort · 4 seats	$20–25 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$23–34 UberXL · 6 seats	$21–26 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$34–50 Black · 4 seats	$36–45 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$44–64 Black SUV · 6 seats	$44–56 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$19–27 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from ORD

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
ORD to The Loop	18.5 mi	36 min	$46–64	$42–51
ORD to Magnificent Mile	17.8 mi	38 min	$45–63	$41–51
ORD to Navy Pier	18.9 mi	44 min	$48–68	$44–54
ORD to Wrigley Field	14.4 mi	41 min	$41–58	$38–46
ORD to Lincoln Park	16.1 mi	42 min	$44–61	$40–49
ORD to West Loop	17.4 mi	36 min	$44–61	$41–49

All rides at ORD · All rides at MDW

Taxi rates in Chicago

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.25 (includes the first 0.11 mile)
Each mile	$2.79
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.41
First additional passenger	$1.00 Each extra passenger: first additional passenger aged 12 to 64
Each further additional passenger	$0.50 Each extra passenger: each additional passenger aged 12 to 64 after the first additional one
Convenience fee for electronic payment	$0.50 In some cases: when paying by card or app
Rush hour fee	$2.50 Weekday rush hours: 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM (placard does not state which days)
Overnight fee	$1.00 At night: 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Illinois airport departure tax	$4.00 ORD airport pickups: per trip, on fares leaving the airport
Illinois airport departure tax	$4.00 MDW airport pickups: per trip, on fares leaving the airport
O'Hare to Downtown or McCormick Place (shared ride, per person)	$30.00 flat (per person; Airport Shared-Ride program only (2 to 4 passengers sharing, from designated airport taxi stands))
Midway to Downtown or McCormick Place (shared ride, per person)	$22.00 flat (per person; Airport Shared-Ride program only (2 to 4 passengers sharing, from designated airport taxi stands))
O'Hare to Midway (shared ride, per person)	$45.00 flat (per person; Airport Shared-Ride program only)
Midway to O'Hare (shared ride, per person)	$45.00 flat (per person; Airport Shared-Ride program only)

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2026-07. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb, Arro. New placard effective 1 July 2026 raised distance from $2.25 to $2.79 per mile and time from $0.20 per 36 seconds to $0.31 per 45 seconds and added rush hour and overnight fees, the taxi fuel surcharge ended 23 June 2026, and trips to most suburbs are meter to the city limit plus half the meter beyond. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Chicago

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Waymo	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Waymo app	–	–

Self-driving rides in Chicago: map, prices and how to ride

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Chicago?

We estimate UberX at $11–16 for a 2-mile trip, $16–24 for 5 miles and $26–37 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Chicago?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $16–24 and Lyft at $15–19. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from ORD airport?

From ORD to The Loop we estimate UberX at $46–64 and Lyft at $42–51, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Chicago?

Not yet. No self-driving service we track carries riders in Chicago today.