Des Plaines Taxi to O’Hare Airport
In 1955, a Des Plaines drive-in turned one simple idea into a global system. Our flat rate is built on the same idea: the same reliable thing, every single time.
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Riding out of Des Plaines, Illinois
The name “Des Plaines” comes from French explorers, who called the local waterway “La Rivière des Plaines” after the plane trees lining its banks. Settlement began in 1833, the village incorporated in 1869, and Des Plaines became a full city in 1925. Today, according to the City of Des Plaines’ official site, roughly 60,675 residents (2020 Census) call it home — and thanks to its location, it’s one of the closest communities we serve to O’Hare itself.
Whether you’re heading to a quick business meeting or catching an early flight, the short hop from Des Plaines to O’Hare means our $42 flat rate is one of the fastest, most predictable ways to get there — no matter your exact pickup address in the city.
Where a franchise turned into an empire
Des Plaines is where Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s restaurant, the flagship location that launched what would grow into the McDonald’s Corporation. The original building was eventually replaced by a museum, which itself closed in 2018 — but the story of a Des Plaines drive-in scaling into a worldwide system is still one locals bring up first when talking about their city’s history.
What’s included from Des Plaines
Car seats, when you need them
Uber and Lyft can’t guarantee a car seat in Chicago. We can, for $10 extra — availability is limited, so reserve it with your booking rather than asking last minute. See the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act for the legal requirements.
Sedan, SUV, minivan, or black car
Pick the vehicle that fits your trip — the $42 flat rate from Des Plaines stays the same no matter which one you choose, or how many passengers ride along.
Direct Terminal 5 pickup
We’re authorized for direct Terminal 5 pickups at gates 5D/5E, inner lane — something rideshare apps can’t do. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you there.
Real-time tracking & texts
Automatic SMS updates 24 hours out, 1 hour out, when your driver is en route, and when they’ve arrived — each with live map tracking.
Pay your way
Credit or debit card, cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. Eligible business travelers can also set up corporate billing.
Se habla español
Reach our team by phone or WhatsApp in Spanish for booking help from Des Plaines or anywhere nearby.
Our fleet
Sedan
Up to 4 passengers, 2 large bags
Midsize SUV
4 passengers, 4 large bags
Minivan
6–7 passengers
Black Car / Full-Size SUV
6–7 passengers, 6 large bags
Beyond the airport run
Downtown Chicago & business trips
Not flying? We also run point-to-point from Des Plaines into the Loop, Magnificent Mile, or a client meeting downtown — same reliable flat-rate approach.
See Chicago transportation services →Game day & concerts
Heading into the city for a Bears, Bulls, White Sox, or Cubs game, or a downtown concert? Let a driver handle the drive back to Des Plaines afterward.
Stadium & event transportation →Move-in day, anywhere in the state
Sending a student off to college or picking them up for Family Weekend? We run airport transportation to campuses across Illinois and beyond.
University transportation hub →We also serve nearby communities
Flat-rate airport service across this part of Cook County:
Frequently asked questions
Is it true the first McDonald’s franchise opened in Des Plaines?
Yes — on April 15, 1955, Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, the flagship location that grew into the McDonald’s Corporation. It’s one of the most-cited pieces of local history in the city.
Can you pick us up anywhere in downtown Des Plaines?
Yes — downtown, the Metra station area, and every neighborhood in Des Plaines are standard pickup points, priced the same flat $42 to O’Hare.
Des Plaines is so close to O’Hare — does the rate change depending on exactly where I am?
No — $42 is the flat rate for any pickup within Des Plaines city limits, regardless of the exact address.
Can I book a car seat for a flight out of Des Plaines?
Yes, for $10 extra, though availability is limited — reserve it when you book rather than asking last minute.
Do you also serve Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, or Niles?
Yes — we run flat-rate service across this part of Cook County, including Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, and Niles, each priced separately.
Are you authorized to pick up directly at O’Hare’s Terminal 5?
Yes. O’Hare Airport Taxi LLC is authorized for direct Terminal 5 pickups, something Uber and Lyft cannot do. Our drivers wait at gates 5D or 5E, inner lane, and track your flight so they’re ready when you land.
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