How to get from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago (The Loop)
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the CTA Blue Line direct to The Loop — $5 from O'Hare, 45 min, 24/7.
Best options
Best overall
CTA Blue Line to Clark/Lake or Jackson.
Cheapest safe
Blue Line with Ventra card.
Best at night
Blue Line runs 24/7.
With luggage / kids
Blue Line has space; ride-hailing for groups.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi roughly $40–$55 to The Loop plus tolls. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Lyft operate — designated pickup zones.
available
Public transport
CTA Blue Line.
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow CTA Train signs from any terminal
- 2Tap Ventra or contactless
Scam warnings
Unofficial 'limo' offers
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
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