Click here to learn more about the transport options from the Chicago airports to the downtown area. The machines accept cash, credit or debit.
You can buy 1 journey, 1 day or 3-day tickets.
To pay for these journeys, purchase a Ventra card from one of the vending machines at the airport train stations, at Ventra Vending Machines, or over 1,000 Ventra Retailers around the city. If you’re arriving at the Chicago Midway International Airport, you can hop on the Orange Line for a 20-25 minute ride to the downtown loop area. The journey takes about 40-45 minutes and the cost is $5 (less if you have an unlimited ride pass which you can pick up at the airport and at vending machines around the city). The Blue Line runs 24 hours from the O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago. Taking public transport ( CTA – Chicago Transit Authority) from the airport is the most budget-friendly option. Getting from the Airport to Downtown Chicago Thankfully, even though Chicago is a sprawling city of just under 3 million people, the efficient transportation systems make getting around easy and stress-free, with elevated rail lines giving you excellent views of the city while you ride. Get a Bird’s Eye View (one of the most amazing things to do in Chicago!)
