ORD Airport Transportation to Hillside: Routes and Options

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O’Hare offers several ways to leave the airport, but public transit does not mean a direct ride to Hillside. The CTA Blue Line runs between O’Hare and Forest Park through downtown Chicago, around the clock, every day. There is no direct Blue Line connection from O’Hare to Hillside, so plan for the journey beyond the train as well.

The accessible Blue Line station is in the lower-level concourse, directly connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. From Terminal 5, use the free Airport Transit System (ATS) to reach it.

Metra and Pace bus facilities are also identified near the airport’s Multi-Modal Facility and O’Hare Transfer Station; check the specific service and route before relying on them for a trip to Hillside.

Taxis serve Chicago and suburban destinations. At each terminal, taxi stands are on the lower-level curbfront outside baggage claim. Use the designated stands rather than accepting a ride from someone outside them or at the departure level; fares use meters based on time and mileage.

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, limousines, shuttles and rental cars are among the other choices. If you arrange a shuttle or car service, confirm its pickup instructions with the provider before heading out of the terminal.

For a taxi, follow the terminal signs to the lower-level curbfront and use the marked taxi stand. For other arranged rides, check the provider’s pickup directions and your terminal before leaving the arrivals area. That matters especially when your service uses a designated airport pickup point rather than the taxi stands.

If you choose the Blue Line, remember that it reaches Forest Park by way of downtown Chicago, not directly to Hillside. Work out the remaining connection before boarding, and check the transit operator’s service information for your travel day.

Pickup points and service arrangements vary by transportation type, so verify the instructions for your specific ride. Hotel and off-airport parking shuttles pick up at the Terminal 2 arrivals curbside; some also continue to Terminal 5. Confirm the pickup location with your shuttle provider.

Scheduled regional buses use O’Hare’s Multi-Modal Facility at 10255 W. Zemke Blvd., which you can reach from any terminal on the ATS. Non-scheduled charter buses use designated commercial lanes at the terminals instead. These are different arrangements, so check with the bus company for the correct location and current service.

For service details and pickup guidance, check the Chicago O’Hare International Airport official site before you go. Confirm current offerings directly with any transportation provider you plan to use.