| Chicago has always been a fast paced and | | | | |
| culturally rich city attracting visitors from | | | | Passengers that are not in the mood for a |
| all over the world. Whether you are coming on | | | | train ride can choose among other |
| business or leisure it is recommended to plan | | | | transportation options. Taxi cabs, airport |
| the trip ahead of time to avoid airport | | | | transportation van and limousine companies |
| transportation issues when visiting the Windy | | | | are all eager to pickup travelers on short |
| City.Learning about Chicago transportation | | | | notice. As with everything, prior |
| options will save you time and hassle during | | | | reservations are recommended especially |
| your visit. | | | | during holiday seasons. Major airport |
| | | | transportation companies can be reached |
| Most newcomers will arrive in Chicago through | | | | through O'Hare's network of internal phones |
| O'Hare airport. Located on the northwestern | | | | available throughout the terminals. |
| side of the city, O'Hare is one of the | | | | |
| busiest airports in the world with estimated | | | | Limousine companies offer a convenient option |
| 13.5 million passengers passing through every | | | | to see the city and travel in style. Limo |
| year. Heavy traffic at O'Hare can present a | | | | drivers can become valuable guides explaining |
| problem and your trip's success may be | | | | Chicago landmarks as well as offer a glimpse |
| dependent on how quickly you can get in and | | | | of city's rich night life. When chartering a |
| out of the airport. | | | | limo from a major Chicago limousine company |
| | | | don't forget to inquire then about their city |
| Thankfully visitors are offered more then | | | | tour options. |
| several airport transportation options. | | | | |
| Subway train transportation is available to | | | | Most of Chicago Limousine companies offer low |
| travelers on the budget, although with the | | | | flat rates that often don't exceed taxi |
| recent fare increases one can seriously | | | | fares. They also provide airport |
| question the affordability of the city's | | | | transportation vans and busses available for |
| transportation. The cost of the one-way trip | | | | larger parties. A cost of the typical trip |
| from O'Hare to Downtown should be about | | | | from O'Hare airport to Downtown should not |
| $1.75. Multi day passes are available to | | | | exceed $45 dollars. |
| passengers planning longer visits with prices | | | | |
| ranging between $5.00 for a single-day pass, | | | | Visitors arriving at O'Hare airport need to |
| to $75 for a 30-day pass. Chicago | | | | be aware that passenger pickup can be a |
| Transportation Authority (CTA) blue subway | | | | problem. To simplify and speed up the pickup |
| line is the surest way to go Downtown with | | | | of arriving passengers City of Chicago has |
| trains picking up passengers every few | | | | devised Chicago Airport Transportation |
| minutes. | | | | Procedures. |