O'Hare
International Airport (773-686-2200) handles
more passengers than any other airport in the world. For
visitors needing information or directions, airport information
booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals
and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal.
A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level
of the International Terminal. It's 13 miles from O’Hare
to downtown. The rush hour commute can take about one hour,
while the midday or evening commute is approximately thirty
minutes. Taking a taxi to/from the airportvaries depending
on travel time from $30-50 from O’Hare.
Midway
Airport (773-838-0600) is located at 5700 Cicero
Ave., 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The one-building airport
is divided into three terminals, A, B and C. The main lobby at
the airport's center entrance is where the information booth
and all vehicle pick-up services are available. It's about 12
miles from Midway to downtown. During rush-hour it can take about
45 minutes to an hour. During the mid-day and evenings it's
around 20-30 minutes. Taking a taxi to/from the airportvaries
depending on travel time from $25–45 from Midway.
Gary
Chicago International Airport (219-949-9722) is
located in Gary, Indiana at 6001 W. Industrial Hwy. Just 35 minutes
from downtown Chicago, it offers free, 24-hour parking and convenient
access to I-90, I-80/94, I-65, the Chicago Skyway,
the Dan Ryan Expressway and Lake Shore Drive.
Getting from the Airport to the Hotel
Continental Airport
Express departs every 10-15 minutes from O’Hare
and Midway baggage claim. From O’Hare: Cost is $25
per person one–way or $46 roundtrip; more than one traveler
- $18 per person one-way or $34 roundtrip. From Midway: Cost
is $20 per person one-way or $36 roundtrip; more than one traveler
- $14 per person one-way or $26 roundtrip.
By Train
Chicago is accessible by Amtrak or
by Metra, Chicago’s
commuter rail system which services the suburbs surrounding Chicago.
By Car
Intersected by several major interstates, Chicago is also easily
accessible by car. For exact driving directions, please use www.mapquest.com using
151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 as your destination.
By Public Transportation
Chicago
Transit Authority (CTA) offers fast, direct train
service from both airports to downtown, convenient bus and
train lines to major attractions, simple fare cards, easy-to-use
maps and brochures, and custom trip planning for groups.
For route, fare and schedule information, call 312-836-7000 every
day from 5 a.m.-1 a.m. (CT). The CTA system map and Downtown Sightseeing
Guide are available at all train stations, airports, visitor information
centers and hotels. You can also plan your trip online! Get
your itinerary.
For complete details on CTA fares, click
here.
To purchase passes or transit cards in advance, call 1-888-968-7282.
You can also purchase
them online.
Taking Taxicabs
The “flag pull” or initial charge is $2.25 for the
first 1/9 mile. The additional fraction of a mile charge is 20
cents for each additional 1/9 mile. Every 36 seconds of time elapsed
is 20 cents.
The flat fee for the first additional passenger is $1.00; the
flat fee for each additional passenger, after the first additional
passenger is 50 cents. |
