Car Rental at Chicago O’Hare Airport
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Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$45.14
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$46.05
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$60.98
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Standard
Kia Forte
or similar
$64.21
/ per day
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Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$71.07
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
$94.76
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$96.75
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
$135.30
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:38 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$77 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$0.94 per liter or $3.56 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter or $5.11 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Chicago O’Hare Airport; then head to the city and start exploring! Check out the bustling downtown; then drive to the West Side—the area around Logan Square has a lot of concert venues and hip bars. Go to the East Side to enjoy Lake Michigan beaches and the relaxed atmosphere, and make sure to check out upscale Lakeview and Lincoln Park in the North Side.
Chicago has many top-notch museums—the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural History with its amazing dinosaur skeletons, and the DuSable Museum of African American History are a few. Join a local festival or take a tour of the city to appreciate the mixture of architectural styles that range from classical and gothic to ultra-modern.
Chicago’s a great place to visit, but why not explore more with a longer-term car rental? You can check out more of the Great Lakes region, drive to nearby Cleveland and St. Louis, or take a real road trip all the way to New York City. You can even pick up your car at Chicago O’Hare Airport and drop it off in a different city. Start planning your adventure now!
Top international routes
- London-Heathrow
- Toronto-Pearson
- Tokyo-Narita
- Frankfurt
- Cancun
- Mexico City
- Beijing
- Shanghai
Main airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle, United Airlines, United Express, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines
Terminals
There are four—Terminal 1 (with concourses B and C), Terminal 2 (with concourses E and F), Terminal 3 (with concourses G, H, K, and L) and Terminal 5, which hosts all international flights (with concourse M). Terminals 1–3 are connected, and it’s possible to walk between all three. Terminal 5 can be reached via the Airport Transit System (ATS) or by a shuttle bus from Terminal 3.
Location
O’Hare is about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Interstate I-90 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
O’Hare has a brand new facility that contains all of the airport’s ground transportation including all of the car rental desks. It is called the Multi-Modal Facility and can be reached by a free shuttle service that runs 24 hours a day from the curb outside of the Baggage Claim of each terminal.
The Airport Transit System, a people mover system, is currently shut down. However, by the end of 2019, it will be operational again and will take passengers from the terminals to the Multi-Modal Facility replacing the current shuttle buses.
Routes Car Rental is located outside of the airport on Mannheim Road. To reach its location, take the shuttle from the terminals to the Multi-Modal Facility and then call them for a shuttle to their location.
The Airport Transit System, a people mover system, is currently shut down. However, by the end of 2019, it will be operational again and will take passengers from the terminals to the Multi-Modal Facility replacing the current shuttle buses.
Routes Car Rental is located outside of the airport on Mannheim Road. To reach its location, take the shuttle from the terminals to the Multi-Modal Facility and then call them for a shuttle to their location.
Services and facilities
There are countless restaurants, bars, and cafés, stores, and duty-free shops. You’ll also find lounges, a spa, a yoga room, power stations, ATMs, a currency exchange, a lost and found, a travelers aid office, a kids area, mother rooms, a medical center, and a chapel. Unfortunately, there is no luggage storage service. Many services are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.
Nearest gas station
What gas station is most convenient at which to fill up prior to returning a rental car depends on whether the rental company you are using is located at the Multi-Modal facility or not and from what direction you are traveling to the airport from.
When coming from downtown Chicago, most will probably prefer to use I-90. I-290 to I294, the Tri-State Tollway, is also an option though it is a toll road. Those choosing the latter can conveniently stop at a Mobil station that is on the Tollway. Those traveling to the airport on I-90 are best served by exiting I-90 onto I-190 and Manheim Road as if they were going to the Multi-Modal facility. Instead of turning into the facility, they should continue north along Manheim road a few blocks to a BP station which is by far the most convenient station to stop at before returning their rental car.
If returning a rental car to Routes’ location, there is another BP station that is two blocks north of the location.
When coming from downtown Chicago, most will probably prefer to use I-90. I-290 to I294, the Tri-State Tollway, is also an option though it is a toll road. Those choosing the latter can conveniently stop at a Mobil station that is on the Tollway. Those traveling to the airport on I-90 are best served by exiting I-90 onto I-190 and Manheim Road as if they were going to the Multi-Modal facility. Instead of turning into the facility, they should continue north along Manheim road a few blocks to a BP station which is by far the most convenient station to stop at before returning their rental car.
If returning a rental car to Routes’ location, there is another BP station that is two blocks north of the location.
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Airport info
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- IATA: ORD
- ICAO: KORD
- Name: Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Distance from city: 14 miles / 22.5 km
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When are car rental prices the lowest at Chicago O’Hare Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Chicago O’Hare Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport is February — when rental costs average $43.76 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $69.79 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Chicago O’Hare Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Chicago O’Hare Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Chicago O’Hare Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Chicago O’Hare Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Routes Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Europcar, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $45 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car Rental | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Routes Car Rental | Ford F-150 | 4 | 7 | Large cars |
| Routes Car Rental | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Sorento | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Routes Car Rental | Dodge RAM 1500 | 4 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
LC
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Camry
November 7, 2023
Was in Elgin and the area for a wedding-family reunion.
KN
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
September 6, 2023
Just driving new jeep
BG
United States of America (USA)
Ford F-150
August 5, 2023
Would rent again.
MY
United States of America (USA)
Mazda 3
May 31, 2023
Had a wonderful experience of the River cruise
PB
France
Mazda 3
May 24, 2023
We went for a wedding in the suburbs of Chicago, in St Charles.. and we visited Chicago and around..
RH
Spain
Mazda 3
September 23, 2022
The trip was good the whole of route 66 and 4 days in los angeles.
MO
Italy
Ford Focus
September 20, 2022
for a long trip like mine (car pick up in Chicago airport and car return in Los Angeles airport) my suggestion is to rent a bigger car (like a jeep or similar) and not a compact one (they gave me a Nissan 'Versa')
TC
United States of America (USA)
Kia Sorento
September 4, 2022
Wonderful family reunion
JU
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
May 10, 2022
We were in town for USN graduation in Great Lakes, IL. We spent time in Great Lakes, Libertyville, and we went to Kenosha Wisconsin as well!
KM
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
March 15, 2022
Very easy to deal with and the shuttle driver was great
SB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
November 5, 2021
Your prices are absorbing, you need to provide a better shuttle service, perhaps direct from airport
KH
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
October 31, 2021
Getting in and out of Chicago airport area very tricky. Definitely need gps.
DA
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
July 12, 2021
great customer service, even on a busy weekend (4th of July), everything was fast, simple and great, no hassles
RK
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Wrangler
February 14, 2021
Plan lots of time for transit to pick up location
KA
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Wrangler
January 2, 2021
Great experience! Just read the fine print and follow the rules. Shuttle pickup was a little slow but everything else was great. Jeep was like new. Check-in and check-out were fast and easy.
HF
Ireland
Kia Rio
March 22, 2020
Check ahead for GPS
AW
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
March 19, 2020
Good alternative routes for avoiding tolls.
AC
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
March 12, 2020
actually used the car to drive to Madison WI
SL
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
February 25, 2020
Thanks for the great value! I'd like to note that the shuttle drivers were especially courteous as well. Will look to rent with Routes again.
DA
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
February 15, 2020
Everything was good , just give yourself and extra time since you need to go out of the airport !! I’ve been renting with route 4 times and so far it’s been really nice !!! Great job guys
PT
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
February 11, 2020
Chicago is the best, best food in the world, the city is the coolest city in the world
DS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
November 12, 2019
great value and car had no issues with the vehicle
NG
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
October 17, 2019
If you're just going to be in the city near downtown, a car is going to be an expensive hassle. You'll need a car in the outer parts of the city or the suburbs.
ST
Australia
Dodge Durango
October 1, 2019
Chicago is a top destination with plenty to offer visitors. Allow plenty of time if you’re driving at peak times or in inclement weather as traffic can significantly impact arrival times. Pay tolls in cash if possible, as paying these on phone or via website after was a bit of a hassle and took some time.
DD
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris Advance
September 26, 2019
I lived in Chicago for years and it was great to be back. The location of Routes was great for getting on and off the highway.
CF
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris Advance
September 23, 2019
If you don't have anything scheduled, or if you are very early when you arrive to the separate location (must be shuttled to off site location from O'Hare rental center), the value is unbeatable. If you are a "last minute" type of person, you will definitely be late by choosing this rental company.
JO
Germany
Kia Rio
August 21, 2019
Only rent a car if you’re leaving the city. Inside the city it’s a pain to have a car and public transit/ride shares are better and cheaper.
MF
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
August 11, 2019
Though it might be easier to rent a car at the car rental port by the airport, it was way cheaper, and worth the extra trip, to rent through Routes car rental
JP
United Kingdom
Nissan Rogue
August 3, 2019
Signage is not very clear in places around O'Hare Airport. We had difficulty finding I-294 south from the rental location, and also finding our way back at the end of our rental period. We were traveling to the suburbs, so the car was much handier than public transport, but the toll roads can be awkward. There is no opportunity to pay cash at some toll points, so be careful to avoid those or to pay online.
LM
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
July 9, 2019
Chicago is a great city! You have to get a chicago style hot dog! I would reccomend taking a architecture boat ride down the river.
RH
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
June 15, 2019
Did not stay in Chicago.
JP
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
June 8, 2019
In advance, find out how to get to the rental facility; one must take two shuttles and expect to spend an hour getting there.
LM
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
May 31, 2019
Good location right by the airport
DH
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
May 30, 2019
I was helped immediately and also given an upgrade. The shuttle took my directly to exactly where I needed to be in a timely matter.
DA
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Cherokee
April 1, 2019
Chicago is a great place.
MP
United States of America (USA)
Dodge Caravan
March 28, 2019
Chicago -best
SK
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
March 18, 2019
parking is expensive
JR
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Advance
March 15, 2019
Keep you wits about you when on the Chicago Loop - it's easy to end up in the wrong lane and exit the highway.
WB
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
March 13, 2019
Make sure that all rental documents are read carefully!
JM
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
February 6, 2019
Expect to be patient, but worth the price!
RP
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris Advance
January 17, 2019
thank you
JS
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
October 19, 2018
I was pleased
JE
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
October 9, 2018
I know the area well
BP
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
September 30, 2018
Have driven all over the world and lives in major cities in the US. The toll situation in Chicago is atrocious. How can the city have highways where a toll is required and there’s no one to collect it? Also, the differences in highways where you can pay versus those where you must have commuter pay systems are too subtly noted for visitors. If I didn’t have dear relatives in Chicago, I would never leave O’Hare - and, of the most direct routes didn’t drag me through O’Hare, I would never use that airport.
RB
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
September 4, 2018
Great service and car
DA
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
August 16, 2018
I went outside of Chicago area, so a vehicle is essential unless you want to pay for taxis the whole time.
NM
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
August 8, 2018
Lots of highways in Chicago, although lots of public transport in Chicago. Depends on where you need to go.
CW
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 29, 2018
lovely place
GL
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 20, 2018
Great place to visit, not so much to live.
JD
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 20, 2018
City driving
BG
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 19, 2018
A little more info at the time of renting would have been helpful (limited mileage was not disclosed). Otherwise good agent.
HB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 16, 2018
Chicago is beautiful!
KG
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
July 13, 2018
Great experience.
The staff is cool and friendly.
BC
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
June 10, 2018
We actually did not travel into downtown Chicago. we needed the car to travel north from the airport to visit family.
MB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
June 6, 2018
Only went through the Chicago airport on way to Michigan.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Europcar
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
58
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$76.78
Lowest daily price
$45.14
Total cars available
159
Top 14 Suppliers at Chicago O’Hare Airport in 2023
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$67 - $157
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+17738254600
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$64 - $182
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10255 W Zemke Rd, Chicago, IL 60666
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10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666
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+13127410788
10256 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666
$58 - $74
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+18772830898
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
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