How to get to Chicago Airport by Bus

At O'Hare International Airport there are a number of shuttles and regional buses which serve passengers transporting them into Chicago and beyond. The bus service amenities as the airport make it straightforward for passengers to travel to and from the airport at any time of the day or night. Chicago’s O’Hare airport is situated around 18 miles from Chicago town center, so a bus can reach the downtown area in under an hour dependent on road conditions.

Numerous bus companies run scheduled routes to Chicago and further afield. The bus and shuttle center at O'Hare International Airport is the main pickup location for most of the regional buses and shuttles that serve passengers arriving at the airport. The bus center is located on level 1 in the main parking garage. Catch the buses and shuttles which arrive between the elevator centers 3 and 4. It is clearly accessible from the airport if using the pedestrian tunnels which run from Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Simply follow the signs for the center after going through baggage claim for easy navigation.

Pace provide the main local bus routes between stops in Chicago and the airport. Route 330 offers weekday and Saturday bus services from O'Hare International Airport. The bus picks up passengers from the economy lot E bus shelter and goes to Harlem Ave in Summit. The 250 make a number of prominent stops to give travelers access to places such as the Quarry shopping center and the Countryside Plaza. For up-to-date fees and timetables visit www.pacebus.com/sub/schedules/route_detail.asp?RouteNo=230

Route 250 offers a daily service from O'Hare International Airport. The bus picks up passengers from the economy lot E bus shelter and goes to downtown Chicago. The 250 make a number of prominent stops to give travelers access to the CTA purple and yellow lines and Lutheran General Hospital.

There are a number of airport shuttles buses running which offer passengers a convenient option for traveling to and from the airport. These airport shuttles are easy to find and are extremely convenient if traveling to O'Hare airport from either the city or suburbs in Chicago. Shuttle buses offer scheduled stops and also make finding hotels straight from the airport easier. There is also a shuttle bus service if you have to travel between O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport.

Go Airport Express provides downtown services which include stops in the majority Chicago’s areas. Shuttles buses start first thing in the morning and run every 15 minutes from every airport terminal. Go Airport Express shuttles pick up passengers outside baggage claims from both the domestic and international airport terminals. Advanced booking is usually recommended but often they will accept unexpected passengers. www.airportexpress.com

Coach USA airport supersaver provides an hourly service between O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. The regular service runs from morning to late evening and it takes one hour to travel. The bus service takes in Chicago Airports and central Indiana with stops in Michigan City and Notre Dame. The Coach USA airport supersaver pickup point is at the bus center on level 1 located in the main parking garage. For enquiries call 1-800-248-8747

Van Galder runs a daily service from O'Hare International Airport and has stops in Janesville, and Rockford. The Van Galder bus company has been running services to O'Hare airport for the last 70 years. Van Galder has an online site which makes it easy to buy O'Hare Airport bus tickets. The main pickup point is at the bus center on level 1 located in the main parking garage. https://web.coachusa.com/vangalder/ss.ohareairport.asp
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Wisconsin Coach Lines provides a service from the airport. Board one of their motorcoaches for the ride to O'Hare airport when travelling to and from other airports to catch flights. Children 15 and under ride free but it is important to ensure that tickets are bought before boarding the bus. With a bus ticket parking is free if traveling on a round-trip from Milwaukee to O'Hare International Airport. It is also possible to charter a bus to and from the airport for large groups for a cost effective and relaxed transport solution.

Megabus offers a bus service between Michigan City and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. There are two Airport Supersaver stops located at Terminal 1 and 5. The bus route AS1 has 5 regular stops between O'Hare International Airport and Michigan City. The bus picks up and drops off passengers at the bus shuttle Center and the airport supersaver stop.