+1 (773) 234-5010O’Hare Airport (ORD) Car and Limo Pickup Instructions
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O’Hare Airport (ORD) Car and Limo Pickup Guide
If you are arriving at Chicago O’Hare and need to know where to meet your driver, where your limo will pick you up, or when you should call for the car, the process is straightforward.
For standard curbside pickup, do not request the vehicle while you are still on the airplane.
First, leave the aircraft, collect any checked luggage, make sure everyone in your party is together, and then call when you are ready to leave the terminal.
Your chauffeur can then proceed toward the correct pickup area while you receive the vehicle details and meeting instructions.
If you purchased Meet & Greet service, your chauffeur will meet you inside the public arrivals area instead.
O’Hare Pickup quick list:
If you are standing at O’Hare right now and just want the answer:
- Leave the airplane.
- Go to baggage claim if needed.
- Collect all luggage.
- Make sure your entire party is together.
- Head toward the lower-level arrivals area.
- Call the contact number in your reservation confirmation.
- Tell us your terminal and the exit door you are near.
- Get your vehicle description and pickup instructions.
- Proceed to the designated pickup area when directed.
Do not call simply because your flight has landed.
The best time to call is when you have your luggage and are actually ready to leave the airport.
Complete O’Hare Limo Pickup Instructions
If you are wondering “Where do I meet my chauffeur at O’Hare?”, “Where is my car picking me up at ORD?”, or “How do I find my limo after landing at O’Hare?”, here is the full process.
When Should I Call for My Car at O’Hare?
Call when you are ready to leave the terminal.
For most passengers, that means you have already:
- left the airplane;
- reached baggage claim;
- collected checked bags;
- gathered everyone traveling with you;
- reached the public arrivals area.
Calling while your plane is still taxiing or while you are waiting to deplane is too early.
O’Hare is large, and it can take time to walk from the gate to baggage claim and then wait for luggage.
If you have checked bags, wait until you have them before requesting the vehicle.
Where Does My Driver Meet Me at O’Hare?
Prearranged limousine and private-car pickups are normally handled from designated areas on the lower-level arrivals side of the terminals.
Once you are ready, call and provide your current location.
Tell us:
- your terminal;
- the exit door or vestibule you are near;
- whether you have all of your luggage;
- whether the entire party is ready.
You will then receive the instructions for meeting your vehicle.
You do not need to search the airport for the chauffeur.
Do I Need to Memorize an O’Hare Door Number?
No.
Airport pickup locations and traffic procedures can change.
Instead of depending on an old set of instructions, simply call when you are ready and tell us where you are standing.
That gives the dispatcher or chauffeur the ability to direct you to the appropriate pickup location at that time.
Why Is My Chauffeur Not Parked Outside Waiting for Me?
O’Hare terminal curbs are meant for active loading.
Private cars and limousines cannot remain parked at the terminal while passengers are still inside collecting luggage.
Your chauffeur therefore normally waits away from the terminal until you are ready.
After you call, the vehicle can proceed toward your pickup location.
This is why calling at the correct time matters.
How Quickly Will the Car Reach Me?
The time varies.
Your chauffeur still has to travel through O’Hare traffic to reach the appropriate terminal.
Factors can include:
- traffic around the terminals;
- construction;
- weather;
- congestion at arrivals;
- temporary traffic restrictions.
Sometimes the vehicle reaches you quickly. At busy times, it may take longer.
Call when you are ready and allow reasonable time for the chauffeur to reach the terminal.
What If My Flight Is Delayed?
If the airline and flight number on your reservation are correct, ordinary flight delays can generally be monitored.
If your flight was supposed to arrive at 3:00 PM but the airline now shows 4:10 PM, the updated flight information helps us adjust the pickup.
However, the aircraft landing time is still not the same as your actual pickup time.
After a delayed flight arrives, you may still need to:
- taxi to the gate;
- leave the aircraft;
- walk through the terminal;
- wait for baggage;
- complete immigration or customs if applicable.
For standard curbside service, call when you have completed those steps and are ready to leave.
If the airline cancels your flight, changes your flight number, or moves you to another flight entirely, contact us so the reservation can be updated.
What If My Luggage Is Delayed?
If you are waiting at baggage claim and your bags are taking much longer than expected, let us know.
Do not request the vehicle to come to the terminal while you are still waiting for luggage.
Tell us that:
- the flight has arrived;
- your baggage is delayed;
- you are not ready for pickup yet.
When the luggage arrives, contact us again if necessary.
That keeps the chauffeur from repeatedly approaching or circling the terminal while you are still inside.
What If My Bag Is Missing?
If the airline cannot locate your luggage and you need to file a baggage claim, contact us.
Finish the airline paperwork first.
When you are finally ready to leave the airport, call again so we can coordinate the pickup.
How Do I Recognize My Vehicle?
When your vehicle is ready to approach the pickup area, you may receive information such as:
- vehicle type;
- vehicle color;
- license plate;
- chauffeur name;
- other identifying information.
Do not assume that every black SUV or sedan is your car.
Make sure the vehicle matches the information connected with your reservation.
If you are uncertain, call before getting into the vehicle.
What Is O’Hare Meet & Greet Service?
Meet & Greet is different from ordinary curbside pickup.
With Meet & Greet service, your chauffeur meets you inside the public portion of the terminal.
If you have checked baggage, proceed toward baggage claim and collect your bags.
Your chauffeur may be waiting nearby with a sign displaying your name or another agreed form of identification.
The chauffeur can then assist you and guide you toward the vehicle.
Will My Driver Meet Me at the Aircraft Gate?
No.
The gates are inside the secure part of O’Hare.
A limousine chauffeur cannot simply enter the secure area to meet an arriving passenger at the gate.
Meet & Greet means your chauffeur meets you after you leave the secure portion of the terminal, normally near the public baggage-claim or arrivals area.
How Does O’Hare Pickup Work for International Flights?
International travelers should plan for additional time after landing.
The arrival process may include:
- passport inspection;
- immigration;
- baggage collection;
- customs;
- additional screening;
- exiting into the public arrivals area.
For regular curbside service, complete the arrival process first.
Once you have your bags and have entered the public area, call when you are ready to leave.
For Meet & Greet service, your chauffeur meets you after you exit the secure international-arrivals area.
What If I Have No Checked Bags?
If you only have carry-on luggage, you may reach the arrivals area much faster.
Still, wait until you are off the aircraft and ready to leave before calling.
Once you have exited the secure portion of the terminal, call with your terminal and exit location.
What If Several People Are Traveling Together?
Wait until the whole group is ready.
Before requesting the vehicle, make sure:
- everyone has arrived;
- all bags have been collected;
- nobody is still at baggage claim;
- passengers arriving on separate flights have joined the group.
This is especially important for families, corporate groups, wedding parties, and passengers using larger vehicles.
O’Hare Pickup With a Sprinter or Larger Vehicle
Sprinters, vans, buses, and other larger vehicles may use different loading arrangements from ordinary sedans and SUVs.
If you reserved a larger vehicle, follow the specific instructions associated with your reservation.
When the group and luggage are ready, call for the proper pickup location.
What If I Cannot Find My Chauffeur?
Do not start walking around O’Hare hoping to spot the vehicle.
Call us.
Tell us:
- your terminal;
- your nearest exit;
- whether you are inside or outside;
- what vehicle information you have received.
We can contact the chauffeur and help coordinate the meeting.
Can I Wait Inside Until the Car Arrives?
Yes.
If the weather is cold, hot, rainy, snowy, or otherwise uncomfortable, remain near the appropriate terminal exit until you know your vehicle is approaching.
There is no reason to stand outside unnecessarily.
Proceed to the pickup area when you receive confirmation that the chauffeur is close.
Where Do I Meet My Driver at O’Hare? The Short Answer
For regular curbside service:
Collect your luggage, gather your entire party, proceed toward lower-level arrivals, call with your terminal and exit location, and follow the instructions for meeting your vehicle.
Reserve O’Hare Airport Car and Limo Service
If you are planning transportation from O’Hare to Chicago, the suburbs, Wisconsin, Indiana, a hotel, convention, business meeting, or private residence, reserve your car in advance.
When placing the reservation, provide:
- airline;
- flight number;
- arrival date;
- arrival time;
- passenger count;
- luggage information;
- destination;
- vehicle preference if needed.
Round-Trip O’Hare Airport Transportation
You can also arrange round-trip transportation to and from O’Hare Airport.
Enter the first trip as one reservation and the return as a second reservation.
Each trip is charged separately on its scheduled service date.
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport?
Midway has a different pickup layout from O’Hare. If you are flying into MDW, read our Midway Airport car and limo pickup instructions to learn which doors to use, when to call for your vehicle, and how the pickup process works.
