Evanston Taxi To O’Hare Airport
Evanston has been a lakefront college town since 1851, and, since 1914, the birthplace of Tinkertoys. Whatever’s taking you to O’Hare — a flight for the semester, a conference, or a family trip — the fare is fixed before you ever leave the driveway.
Airport transportation for a lakefront college town
Evanston was founded in 1851 alongside Northwestern University, and formally incorporated in 1863 — named for John Evans, one of the university’s founders. You can confirm current city details through the City of Evanston’s official website.
Today it’s home to 78,110 residents (2020 Census) along Lake Michigan, 12 miles north of Chicago, with Northwestern remaining the city’s largest employer. It’s also one of several Midwestern cities that lay claim to inventing the ice cream sundae — a friendly, unresolved rivalry that says a lot about the city’s civic personality.
Whether your pickup is a lakefront block, a campus-adjacent apartment, or a downtown high-rise, the flat rate to O’Hare is $63 anywhere within Evanston, with a real person tracking your flight in case plans change.
Local History
In 1914, Evanston resident Charles H. Pajeau invented Tinkertoys — the simple wooden spool-and-stick construction toy that’s been sparking kids’ imaginations for well over a century.
It’s a fitting bit of trivia for a city long shaped by ideas built one piece at a time — from a Methodist-founded university to a downtown that’s kept reinventing itself for over 170 years.
Reliable rides for students, faculty, and residents alike
Car seats, reserved in advance
Uber and Lyft can’t guarantee a car seat in Chicago. We can, for $10 extra — availability is limited, so reserve it when you book. Required under the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act.
Terminal 5 pickups, done right
We’re authorized for direct Terminal 5 curbside pickups — something Uber and Lyft cannot do. Drivers wait at gates 5D or 5E, inner lane, tracking your flight in real time.
Real-time flight tracking & texts
Automatic texts 24 hours out, 1 hour out, when your driver leaves, and when they arrive — each with a live map link.
Corporate & institutional accounts
Departments, labs, and visiting faculty can set up invoiced corporate accounts for recurring travel.
Pay your way
Credit, debit, cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — whatever’s easiest.
Se habla español
Atención en español disponible por teléfono y WhatsApp para reservas y seguimiento de vuelo.
Pick the vehicle, not the headache
Sedan
Up to 4 passengers, 2 large bags
Minivan
6-7 passengers
Midsize SUV
4 passengers, 4 large bags
Black Car / Full-Size SUV
6-7 passengers, 6 large bagsBeyond the airport run
Downtown Chicago & corporate travel
Book point-to-point from Evanston straight into the Loop for meetings, conferences, or dinner downtown. See our full Chicago transportation services.
Not flying? Games & concerts
Skip the parking hassle for a Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or White Sox game, or a downtown concert. See Chicago stadiums & events transportation.
Northwestern University & Family Weekend
Move-in day, Family Weekend, or flying a student home for break — right in Evanston’s own backyard. See our university airport transportation hub.
Also serving nearby North Shore communities
Evanston to O’Hare — frequently asked questions
Is it true Tinkertoys were invented in Evanston?
Yes — Evanston resident Charles H. Pajeau invented the toy in 1914, and it’s remained a well-known bit of local history ever since.
Does the rate change depending on which neighborhood I’m in, near the lake or near campus?
No — $63 is the flat rate for any pickup within Evanston city limits, regardless of the exact address.
Can you pick us up near Northwestern for move-in day or Family Weekend?
Yes — Northwestern’s campus, downtown Evanston, and every neighborhood in the city are standard pickup points, priced the same flat $63 to O’Hare.
Can I book a car seat for a flight out of Evanston?
Yes, for $10 extra, though availability is limited — reserve it when you book rather than asking last minute.
Do you also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, or Glencoe?
Yes — we run flat-rate service across the North Shore, including Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, and Glencoe, 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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