Short answer: Midway (MDW) sits 11 miles from the Loop, O’Hare (ORD) about 18 miles northwest — and a chauffeured sedan runs a flat $130 to either airport, with flight tracking, free wait time, and gratuity, fuel, and tolls built into the quote. Here is how to pick your airport, your vehicle, and your price in 2026.
O’Hare vs Midway at a glance
| O’Hare (ORD) | Midway (MDW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from the Loop | ~18 mi northwest | ~11 mi southwest |
| Typical drive time | 30–50 min (Kennedy) | 20–30 min (Stevenson) |
| Hub airlines | United, American + international carriers | Southwest’s largest hub |
| Rush-hour pain | Heavy — I-90/94 corridor | Milder — I-55 / Cicero Ave |
| Flat limo rate (sedan) | $130 | $130 |
The full breakdown — parking math, late-night flights, terminal drop-off rules — lives in our O’Hare vs Midway comparison.
How far apart are O’Hare and Midway?
About 27 miles. The drive between the two airports takes 35–45 minutes via I-294 off-peak and 60–75 minutes in rush hour. If your itinerary splits — say an international arrival at O’Hare connecting to a Southwest departure at Midway — a direct airport-to-airport transfer with flight tracking on both legs beats gambling on two rideshares. The same flat-fare structure applies to Midway airport limo service as to O’Hare runs.
2026 flat limo rates from downtown Chicago
| Vehicle | Airport flat (ORD or MDW) | Hourly charter |
|---|---|---|
| Executive sedan · 3 pax | $130 | $137/hr · 2 hr min |
| Cadillac Escalade SUV · 6 pax | $165 | $140/hr · 2 hr min |
| Stretch limousine · 10 pax | $235 | $164/hr · 3 hr min |
| Sprinter van · 14 pax | $340 | $179/hr · 3 hr min |
No peak pricing — the rate is identical at 5 AM, in a snowstorm, and on New Year’s Eve. Every quote includes the chauffeur, fuel, standard tolls, and gratuity. The complete vehicle grid is on the Chicago limo rates page.
Which vehicle for which trip
- Solo business traveler or couple: executive sedan — $130 flat, leather interior, chargers, water.
- Family with luggage or ski gear: Escalade SUV — six seats, six bags, $165 flat.
- Wedding party or group arrival: stretch or Sprinter — one vehicle, one pickup time, nobody lost in the rideshare lot.
Every Chicago airport car service booking includes flight tracking — if your flight lands early or late, your chauffeur adjusts automatically and meets you at baggage claim with a name sign.
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