Gurnee Taxi to O’Hare Airport
Flat rate car service between Gurnee, Illinois and O’Hare International Airport. Flight tracking, Terminal 5 pickup, and one upfront price — no meters, no surge, no surprises.
Book Your Ride Now →About Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee sits in Lake County along Interstate 94, about 40 miles north of Chicago, and is home to 30,706 residents as of the 2020 Census. Settlers from Warren, New York began arriving in 1835, and the area was first known as Wentworth, after Congressman “Long John” Wentworth. It was renamed for Walter S. Gurnee — a former Chicago mayor and railroad man who helped develop the local rail station — and the village incorporated in 1928. Today Gurnee is best known for Six Flags Great America (opened 1976), Gurnee Mills mall (1991), and Great Wolf Lodge (2007), together drawing an estimated 23 million visitors a year.
Distance and drive time above reflect the published route from Gurnee to O’Hare; actual time varies with traffic and construction.
The Landmark Before the Roller Coasters
Gold guiding-star badge on midnight blue with a copper horizon line — for the stagecoach stop that pointed the way north long before Gurnee became a theme-park town.
The Landmark Before the Roller Coasters
Most visitors know Gurnee for Six Flags Great America, but the village’s oldest surviving building tells a very different story. The Mother Rudd House, built in 1843–44 as the O’Plain House, was a stagecoach stop for travelers heading to and from the settlement of “Little Fort” — now Waukegan. Wealthy Buell ran it as a temperance tavern before later marrying Erastus Rudd and becoming known locally as “Mother Rudd.” The barn behind the house, just a hundred feet from the Des Plaines River, is said to have served as a stop on the Underground Railroad before and during the Civil War, helping people escaping slavery continue north. It’s the oldest building in Warren Township, and today it houses the Warren Township Historical Society and roughly 27,000 local artifacts.
It’s a fitting counterpoint to the modern Gurnee: a quiet 19th-century stopover on the road north, right down the street from one of the busiest tourist destinations in Illinois.
Airport Transportation Built for Gurnee
Real-Time Flight Tracking
We track your flight and adjust pickup automatically — no need to call if your flight is early or delayed.
24/7 Availability
Early morning departure or a late-night arrival from anywhere in Gurnee — we run every hour of every day.
Car Seats Available
Traveling with kids? Reserve a car seat for $10 extra — availability is limited, so book ahead.Upfront Flat Pricing
$72 for a sedan from anywhere in Gurnee — no meter, no surge. SUV, minivan, and black car are priced separately.
Our Fleet
Sedan
Flat rate included
SUV
Priced separately
Minivan
Priced separately
Black Car
Priced separately
Beyond the Airport Run
Six Flags & Gurnee Mills Trips
Flying in for a day at Six Flags Great America, Hurricane Harbor, or a shopping trip to Gurnee Mills? We’ll get your group there flat-rate, no surge.
Corporate Accounts
Set up direct billing for recurring pickups to and from O’Hare.
Corporate Taxi to O’Hare →Car Seats for Family Travel
Traveling with kids from Gurnee? Reserve a car seat in advance for total peace of mind.
Taxi with Car Seats Chicago →Heading to a Chicago game or concert? We also run flat-rate service to Soldier Field, the United Center, Wrigley Field, and other major venues.
Stadiums & Events →Picking up or dropping off a student? We serve 9 university campuses across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with flat-rate airport transportation.
University Transportation →Nearby Suburbs We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true Gurnee’s oldest building was a stop on the Underground Railroad?
Yes — the Mother Rudd House, built in 1843–44 as a stagecoach stop, has a barn on the property said to have sheltered people escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad before and during the Civil War. It’s the oldest building in Warren Township and now houses the Warren Township Historical Society.
Does the $72 rate change depending on which neighborhood I’m in?
No — $72 is the flat sedan rate for any pickup within Gurnee village limits, regardless of the exact address. It does change if you choose an SUV, minivan, or black car instead of a sedan.
Can you pick us up near Six Flags Great America or Gurnee Mills?
Yes — Six Flags Great America, Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee Mills, Great Wolf Lodge, and residential neighborhoods throughout the village are all standard pickup points.
Can I book a car seat for a flight out of Gurnee?
Yes, for $10 extra, though availability is limited — reserve it when you book rather than asking last minute.
Do you also serve Waukegan, Lindenhurst, or Grayslake?
Yes — we run flat-rate service across Lake County, including Waukegan, Wadsworth, Lindenhurst, Third Lake, and Grayslake, each priced separately from Gurnee.
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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$72 flat rate · 24/7 · flight tracking included
Flat rate of $72 applies to our standard sedan for any pickup within Gurnee, IL village limits; SUV, minivan, and black car service are priced separately and remain flat regardless of passenger count or exact pickup address within the village. Distance and drive time reflect a published third-party estimate and are not a substitute for real-time routing; actual time varies with traffic and construction. O’Hare Airport Taxi LLC is an independently owned and operated transportation company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Village of Gurnee, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills, or the Warren Township Historical Society.