Chicago Airport (ORD) car rental prices

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Picking up at ORD

Rental center
All major rental brands sit in O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility, about 2 miles from the terminals. The free Airport Transit System train connects Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 to the facility 24/7, or catch a shuttle marked Rental Cars/Parking F from the lower level. Either way, budget 10-15 minutes.
Driving & tolls
I-PASS is the transponder for Illinois Tollway roads like I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) and I-294 (Tri-State), both of which you'll likely hit leaving the airport. Without a tag you still pass through on pay-by-plate billing, but tolls cost more and arrive as a mailed invoice. Lake-effect snow and Kennedy Expressway congestion are the real time-killers, not the tolls.
Terminals
Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 5

Good to know before you book at ORD

Suppliers on site
O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility consolidates 13 rental brands, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty, plus off-site ACE and Routes.
Fees that inflate the rate
Chicago adds a 10% concession recovery fee plus a customer facility charge of roughly $8 per day with no multi-day cap, on top of Illinois and Cook County rental taxes.
When prices peak
June through August is the busiest and most expensive stretch; January and February see the lowest demand and cheapest rates.
Money-saving tip
Taking the CTA Blue Line into downtown Chicago and renting from a city location instead of the O'Hare facility avoids the concession fee and facility charge entirely.

Driving from Chicago (ORD)

Expect daytime highs around 28°C in July and around 1°C in January.

Milwaukee
83 miles, about 1h 49m by car
Indiana Dunes
69 miles, about 1h 42m by car
Galena
150 miles, about 3h 21m by car

Car rental at Chicago (ORD): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Chicago (ORD)?

All major rental brands sit in O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility, about 2 miles from the terminals. The free Airport Transit System train connects Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 to the facility 24/7, or catch a shuttle marked Rental Cars/Parking F from the lower level. Either way, budget 10-15 minutes.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at ORD?

Prices at ORD move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Chicago?

I-PASS is the transponder for Illinois Tollway roads like I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) and I-294 (Tri-State), both of which you'll likely hit leaving the airport. Without a tag you still pass through on pay-by-plate billing, but tolls cost more and arrive as a mailed invoice. Lake-effect snow and Kennedy Expressway congestion are the real time-killers, not the tolls.

Which car type should I rent at ORD?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Downtown Chicago or Milwaukee, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.

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