Palos Hills Taxi to O’Hare Airport
Looking for a taxi from Palos Hills to O’Hare? It’s roughly 24 to 27 miles, and the fare is staked out before you ride: one flat sedan price from any Palos Hills address, a driver who tracks your flight, and a Terminal 5 pickup when you land.
Book Your Palos Hills Ride →Distance and drive time are estimates from several published sources and vary with where in the city you start, the time of day, and construction. Allow extra time at rush hour.
From Seven Homes to 18,530 Neighbors
Palos Hills started as a 1923 subdivision that had only seven homes six years later. It grew into a city in a few decades.
A taxi from Palos Hills to O’Hare covers roughly 24 to 27 miles, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the source and traffic. The City of Palos Hills had 18,530 residents in the 2020 Census, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The city’s own history document says a subdivision called Palos Hills was laid out in 1923 but had only seven homes by 1929, and that lots sold for as little as $70 during the war years. Residents voted to incorporate in 1958. The Encyclopedia of Chicago counts 3,766 residents in 1960 and 17,803 in 1990.
Today the city is also home to Moraine Valley Community College, next to the Palos forest preserves.
RESIDENTS OVER TIME
A subdivision called Palos Hills is laid out; by 1929 it has just seven homes.
Lots sell for as little as $70.
Residents vote to incorporate as a city.
The Encyclopedia of Chicago counts 3,766 residents.
The count reaches 17,803.
The Census counts 18,530.
The plat and chart illustrations are drawn for this page. Early history per the city’s own history document (a single source for the 1923, 1929 and wartime details); confirm exact details before citing them elsewhere.
Choose Your Vehicle
Four vehicle types, each its own model. Each has its own rate.
Sedan
4 passengers · 2 large bags
Mid-Size SUV
4 passengers · 4 large bags
Minivan
6–7 passengers
Full-Size SUV / Black Car
6–7 passengers · 6 large bags
A luxury sedan (3 passengers · 2 large bags) is also available. The $71 rate applies to the standard sedan only; every other vehicle type is quoted separately.
Six Details Built Into Every Palos Hills Ride
Six lots, six standard features, on every booking.
A Terminal 5 pickup, handled
We’re authorized for direct Terminal 5 pickups at gates 5D or 5E, inner lane. When you land, your driver texts from the commercial lot; reply with your vestibule and they arrive in about 5–10 minutes.
Live flight tracking and four texts
Your driver follows your flight in real time. You’ll get texts 24 hours before, 1 hour before, when the driver is on the way, and when they arrive, each with a booking link and live map.
Car seats when you ask
Car seats are $10 each and limited, so request one at booking. Uber and Lyft don’t guarantee them in Chicago. See car seat rides.
Payment options
Credit card, debit card, cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. Eligible businesses can set up corporate billing.
Bilingual support
Real operators answer by phone and WhatsApp in English and Spanish, before and after you book.
A clear cancellation policy
Cancel anytime for a 95% refund. No-shows, and pickups more than 5 miles from the booked address, aren’t refundable.
Beyond the Airport
From O’Hare back to Palos Hills
Landing in Chicago and heading southwest? We run rides from the airport to Palos Hills and nearby suburbs.
Taxi from O’Hare →Palos Hills and Chicago
Heading into the city for business, dinner, or a night out? We cover rides between Palos Hills and the Chicago area.
Chicago Transportation Services →Flying from Midway
If your flight leaves from Chicago Midway instead, we serve that airport as well.
Taxi to Midway →Games and concerts
Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, the United Center, or another venue? Skip the parking search.
Stadium and Event Rides →Campus drop-offs
Taking a student back to school? We run flat-rate rides to campuses across Illinois and nearby states.
University Transportation →The $71 Flat Rate, Drawn Up in Advance
Four notes that are settled before you ride, so nothing about the fare is left to chance.
The price is set before you book. No meter runs on the way to O’Hare.
It stays put whatever the hour or traffic, wherever you start in Palos Hills, and however many riders share the sedan.
$71 is the standard sedan rate. SUVs, minivans, and black cars have their own rates, quoted when you book.
Each trip includes flight tracking and status texts from your driver.
Also Serving Palos Hills’ Neighbors
Bordering Palos Hills
Also nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Palos Hills grow from a few homes to a city?
According to the city’s history document, a subdivision called Palos Hills was laid out in 1923 but had only seven homes by 1929. Residents voted to incorporate in 1958. The Encyclopedia of Chicago counts 3,766 residents in 1960 and 17,803 in 1990, and the 2020 Census counted 18,530.
Does the $71 rate change depending on where in Palos Hills I’m picked up?
No — $71 is the flat sedan rate for any pickup within Palos Hills, regardless of the exact address, and it doesn’t change with the number of riders in the sedan. It does change if you choose an SUV, minivan, or black car instead. For more, see our flat rate page.
How long is the drive from Palos Hills to O’Hare?
Published estimates put the trip at roughly 24 to 27 miles and about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the source and traffic. Rush hour, construction, and winter weather can stretch the drive, so give yourself a generous cushion before your flight.
Can I request a car seat for a ride from Palos Hills?
Yes, for $10 extra, though availability is limited — reserve it when you book. See Illinois’ Child Passenger Protection Act for the state’s current requirements.
Do you also serve Hickory Hills, Palos Heights, or Palos Park?
Yes — we run flat-rate service across the southwest suburbs, including Hickory Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Worth, and Oak Lawn, each priced separately from Palos Hills.
What happens when my flight lands at Terminal 5?
O’Hare Airport Taxi LLC is authorized for direct Terminal 5 pickups, which Uber and Lyft are not. Your driver tracks your flight and texts you when you land, then meets you at gates 5D or 5E, inner lane, after you reply with your vestibule.
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Flat $71 sedan rate · 24/7 availability · Terminal 5 authorized · Flight tracking included
*The $71 flat rate applies to our standard sedan vehicle only; SUV, minivan, and black car rates vary and are quoted separately at booking. O’Hare Airport Taxi LLC is an independently owned and operated transportation company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the City of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College, or any related organization.