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Submission_good At O'Hare in Chicago parking at the main lot is $30-$40 per day; while the eco...

Submission_good At O'hare valet parking is available for $45/ day

Submission_good Arriving during rush hour? Call a cab in advance to avoid long cab lines

  • 7 months ago
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Submission_good Take the metra to O'Hare via the O'Hare transfer stop - it's easy and quick!

  • 7 months ago
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Submission_bad Transferring to the blue line via the red line in the loop? The Washington st...

  • 7 months ago
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Submission_good Picking up? Got there too early? Sometimes you can wait in front of the Hilton...

  • 7 months ago
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Submission_bad Parking can be very confusing...make sure to note your lot, level, spot and th...

  • 7 months ago
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Submission_bad Leave your house early in case there's traffic on the way to the airport.

  • 8 months ago
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Submission_good call a cab or shuttle ahead of time to pick you up

  • 8 months ago
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Submission_good As an alternative to the CTA blue-line from downtown, try catching the merta l...

Submission_good Avoid traffic and long lines when getting picked up from the airport. Arrange ...

Submission_good When trying to get a taxi at O'Hare and the wait line is too long - try walki...

  • 8 months ago
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Submission_good Avoid the slow CTA blue line and take the Metra North Central train from Union...

  • 9 months ago
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Submission_good Most people are unaware that you can take the Metra to O'Hare. The North Centr...

Submission_good No construction or delays on the blue line.

Submission_good Parking Lot F is very economical (only $9 per day) but make sure to get there ...

Submission_good Check Chicago Transit Authority website for the latest construction and rerout...

Submission_good When flying with young kids in strollers, take the stroller all the way to the...

  • 9 months ago
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Submission_good When traveling with young kids, buy them a new toy just for the trip. Even if...

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Submission_good When traffic around the loop is heavy for passenger pick up consider short ter...

Submission_good If your flight was recently delayed due to the bad weather and you made change...

  • 9 months ago
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Submission_good For families/groups of 3+ consider using limo services as alternative to taxi ...

Submission_good If you discover your flight is cancelled or substantially delayed, call the ai...

Submission_good Avoid flying into Chicago Midway at late hours if planning on taking the Orang...

Submission_good If departing from C gates at O’Hare International Airport allow an additional ...