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Transportation to Chicago Airport from the City Center
Chicago Rockford Intl. Airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located in Winnebago County, 137 km northwest of Chicago. The airport serves Chicago as well as Rockford and the surrounding areas. The airport is served by three low-cost airlines, Allegiant Air, Apple Vacations, and Elite Airways. The airport is accessible by taxi, bus, and rental car. The airport also features free parking with a capacity of over 1,750 vehicles.
Taxi
Taxis are the most convenient transportation alternative to get to Chicago Rockford International Airport. Taxis fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. Taxi companies that you can choose from include Action Taxi, Speedee Taxi and Jack’s Transportation Taxi.
Bus
Another method of transportation to get to Chicago Rockford International Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis. The Rockford Mass Transit District buses provide transportation to the airport.
Rental Car
Renting a car is one of the most comfortable ways to get to the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the city center. You can rent a car in the city center and return it at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Hertz, National, Alamo and Enterprise.
Limousine
There are limousine services that provide door-to-door transportation from the city center to the airport, and vice versa. You have to book this service in advance. Limousine companies that you can choose from include Fantasy, D&E, A Touch, AAA Quality, Black Cadillac, Chicago Limo, Classic Limousine, Park Avenue, Party Transit, Stretch and Y Drive.
Airport Information
Located 137 km from downtown Chicago, Chicago Rockford International Airport is served by three low-cost airlines that operate domestic and international flights. The airport consists of one terminal, which features health services, rental car offices, a lost and found, and more. In addition, the SkyView Café Bar is available to serve passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. There are also various hotels located around the airport.
Gary International Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport is located in Lake County, Indiana, 40 km from Chicago’s city center. Currently the airport only operates charter air services and cargo services however commercial service should be available in the future. The airport is accessible by train, bus, taxi, rental car, and personal car.
Taxi
One of the fastest and most comfortable methods of transportation to get to Gary/Chicago International Airport is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. Taxi companies that you can choose from include All Around Town Taxi and Classic Taxi.
Bus
Another way to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are a more affordable transportation alternative compared to taxis. You can use the Gary Public Transportation Corporation buses. For more information on bus lines and routes visit Gary/Chicago International Airport’s website.
Train
Taking the train to Gary/Chicago International Airport is another convenient transportation alternative. The South Shore Railroad provides transportation between downtown Chicago and the airport.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another method of transportation you can consider to get to Gary/Chicago International Airport. There are various rental car offices located in the city. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Enterprise and Hertz.
Airport Information
Gary/Chicago International Airport is located in Lake County Indiana, 40 km from downtown Chicago. The airport contains one terminal and currently only serves charter flights and cargo air services. The airport contains health services, rental car offices, a lost and found, and various eating and drinking venues. There are shopping areas nearby.
Chicago Midway Intl. Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport is located 13 km from the city center. The airport is dominated by Southwest Airlines but also serves other airlines as well. The airport is accessible by personal car, rental car, taxi, bus, and train.
Taxi
The fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Midway International Airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled.
Bus
Another method of transportation you can use to get to Midway International Airport is by bus. Buses are more affordable than taxis and provide access to the main terminal building. Pace Buses provide transportation between the city center and the airport, running along 7 different routes. The route you need to take will depend on your location in the city. You can get more information on each bus route by visiting Midway International Airport’s website.
Train
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Orange Line train provides transportation between downtown Chicago and Midway International Airport. For more information regarding this train line you can visit CTA’s website or Midway International Airport’s website. During off hours CTA buses are available.
Rental Car
There are various rental car companies that have offices in the city. Renting a car in the city and driving to Midway International Airport is a convenient way to get to the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Rent A Wreck. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making a reservation.
Airport Information
Midway International Airport contains one terminal building which is equipped with a lost and found, banking services, Wi-Fi access, charging stations, a business center, and more. Midway International Airport also features an Art and Exhibits Program that hosts various special events and exhibits to enhance the time passengers spend at the airport.
The airport also contains stores where you can go shopping, such as Aeromart, Chicago Treasures, Discover Chicago, George’s Music Room, House of Blues, Hudson Booksellers, Hudson News, Kids Works, Life is Good, Marketwalk Chicago, Relay, Spirit of the Red Horse and Viva’s Hallmark. Midway International Airport offers passengers a wide range of eating and drinking venues to satisfy every palate, including Ben & Jerry’s, Get Snacked, McDonalds, Miller’s Pub, Red Mango, Manny’s Deli, and Tuscany.
O'Hare Intl. Airport
Located 27 km from the city center, O’Hare International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, metra, rental car, and personal car. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots that feature short-term and long-term parking options. O’Hare International Airport is the main international airport serving the city and it is among one of the busiest airports in the world.
Metra
Chicago’s Metra is a commuter railroad operating throughout the city. You can board the Metra from various parts of the city and take it to O’Hare International Airport. The Metra operates every day of the week, running more frequently during peak hours in the morning and evening and less frequently in the middle of the day. The North Central Service runs through the O’Hare Transfer station. From there you can take a shuttle bus to connect to the Airport Transit System.
Taxi
One of the fastest and most comfortable methods of transportation to get to O’Hare International Airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible from every part of the city. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled and are an affordable option. You can find out more about specific taxi companies and their contact information by visiting the airport’s website.
Bus
Pace Buses offer direct transportation from various parts of the city and O’Hare International Airport. Regional buses are another way to get to O’Hare International Airport. Regional buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis and are accessible from various bus stops in the city. Regional buses that you can choose from include Act II, Coach USA, Express Air Coach, Illini Shuttle, and PCC.
Rental Car
Renting a car from the city center is another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the city center that also have offices located in the airport. You can return your vehicle at the airport rental car return areas before your departure. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Bike
The city of Chicago is one of the most bike friendly cities in the United States. The city currently has over 321 km of protected bike lanes. Chicago actually aims to be the most bike friendly city by 2020 by increasing that area to over 1,000 km of protected bikeways. Therefore, O’Hare International Airport is accessible by bus either via the CTA Blue Line or the Airport Transit System. For more information about how to access the airport terminals by bike please visit O’Hare International Airport’s website.
Airport Information
O’Hare International Airport contains a total of 4 terminal buildings that operate international and domestic flights. O’Hare International Airport covers an expansive area. All international flights operate out of Terminal 5, which is located separately from the other terminals. There is a tunnel to facilitate easy access between Terminal 5 and Terminal 1, 2, and 3. There is also a rail system that provides inter-terminal transportation.
Terminal 1 operates mainly United Airlines and United Express flights, Terminal 2 operates Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and Delta Connection flights and Terminal 3 operates American Airlines, Air Berlin, Iberia, and Japan Airlines flights. The airport terminals contain health services, rental car offices, banks, lost and found areas, wireless internet, charging stations, as well as a chapel.
O’Hare International Airport also contains a hotel within its structure. The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is equipped with a fitness center, gym, restaurant, market, conference hall, and many other similar services. O’Hare International Airport offers a rich variety of services to passengers, from yoga rooms, to a health club, and walkways. In addition to all this, the airport contains clothing stores where you can go shopping, eating and drinking venues, markets, and more. O’Hare International Airport features services geared towards meeting passengers’ every need.
Transportation to Detroit City Center from Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.
Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.
Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.
There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.
Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.
The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.
Bus
Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.
If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.
Taxis and Luxury Sedans
Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.
Private Transfer
Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.
Car
You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.
Last Updated: 06 Mar 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Chicago-Detroit flights, you can use Chicago Nas Airport, Chicago Rockford Intl. Airport, DuPage Airport, Gary International Airport, Merrill C Meigs Airport, Chicago Midway Intl. Airport, O'Hare Intl. Airport, Chicago Executive - Palwaukee Municipal Airport as departure airport, and Coleman A. Young Intl. - Coleman A. Young Municipal - Detroit City Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Willow Run Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Chicago-Detroit is 381 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Chicago-Detroit flights is Wednesday.
