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Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center
Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.
From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40-50 min | $5 (standard fare) | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Loop | |
60-90 min | $2-$5 (combined bus and Metra fare) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | northwest suburbs connection | |
35-70 min | $45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
35-70 min | $35-$75 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
35-70 min | $60-$120 (pre-booked; fixed rate) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travel |
From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-30 min | $5 (standard fare) | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | quick access to Loop | |
20-45 min | $30-$45 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | $25-$50 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup location |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
- Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Chicago
Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chicago
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -5°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 11°C | 4°C |
| May | 17°C | 10°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 26°C | 20°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 22°C | 16°C |
| October | 15°C | 10°C |
| November | 8°C | 3°C |
| December | 2°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
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