Waymo in Chicago

Waymo does not carry riders in Chicago yet. Vehicles are on the road without public riders.

Status: Testing
Book with: Waymo app
In the car: Safety monitor on board
Airports: None we know of

Waymo in Chicago: timeline

Feb 2026
Announced
Waymo announces intention to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Chicago, beginning with manual mapping. Source
Feb 2026
Testing
Waymo begins manual mapping in Chicago with a specialized fleet to validate sensor performance in high-density urban canyons. Source

More

Sources: waymo.com. We check this page as often as we can, and it can still fall behind. .

Common questions

Is Waymo available in Chicago?

Not for riders yet. Vehicles are on the road without public riders.

Is there a driver in the car?

Yes. A safety monitor rides in the vehicle.