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Uber and Lyft from ORD to Evanston

We estimate UberX at $45–63 and Lyft at $42–51 for the 17.3-mile trip from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Evanston, which takes about 41 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$42–$63

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $42–$51.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$42–$51

Good confidence. Serves Chicago. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$45–$63

Good confidence. Serves Chicago. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$54–$63

Good confidence. City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

This route uses Tri-State Tollway, East Dempster Street, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not in these ranges. Tips are not included either.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$40–55 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$37–45 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$45–63 UberX · 4 seats	$42–51 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$53–74 Priority · 4 seats	$47–58 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$56–78 Comfort · 4 seats	$55–68 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$63–89 UberXL · 6 seats	$56–69 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$90–128 Black · 4 seats	$95–117 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$115–164 Black SUV · 6 seats	$115–142 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$51–71 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the ORD airport pickup fee of $5.00. This route uses Tri-State Tollway, East Dempster Street, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $54–63 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including illinois airport departure tax ($4.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Chicago.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Chicago or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from ORD to Evanston?

We estimate UberX at $45–63 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $63–89. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from ORD to Evanston?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $42–51 and Lyft XL at $56–69 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from ORD to Evanston?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from ORD to Evanston?

We estimate a metered taxi at $54–63, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from ORD to Evanston?

About 41 minutes for 17.3 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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