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Transportation

Suggested Transportation from Chicago Airports

The cab and limousine companies listed below are the most cost-effective when traveling from O'Hare or Midway airports. They charge a flat rate to go to Evanston, while the cabs that line up at the "cab curb" are often unfamiliar with our location and will be more expensive.

The procedure for the services listed below is to call after luggage has been retrieved. The service will provide a car/cab number and a location to meet. Approximate travel time from O'Hare is 1 1/4 hours. The approximate travel time from Midway is 1 1/2 hours.

All of the following companies accept credit cards. Rates may vary nominally with additional passengers and/or tolls.


Taxi Services

AMERICAN TAXI
1-800-244-1177
1-847-255-9614
From O'Hare: 847-255-9600 Flat rate for a taxi: $31 + tolls Extra person: $2
From Midway: Estimated Fare for a taxi: $50 + tolls Extra person: $2

NORSHORE CAB ASSOCIATION
847-864-7500
800-244-9200
From O'Hare
Reservation Recommended
Estimated Fare: $36
Extra Person: $1
From Midway
Reservation Recommended
Estimated Fare: $54
Extra Person: $1

303 CAB
773-763-0303
888-225-5303
Reservation Required
From O'Hare
Estimated Fare for a taxi: $36
Extra person: $2
From Midway
Estimated Fare for a taxi: $54
Extra person: $2


Limousine Services

ABC LIMOUSINE
847-677-8816 for reservations
800-258-4935 airport pickup only
24 hour notice for reservations required
From O'Hare
Reservation required
Estimated Fare for a Sedan: $75.00
(Additional $10.00 after 11:30 p.m.)
From Midway
Reservation required
Estimated Fare for a Sedan: $100.00
(Additional $10.00 after 11:30 p.m.)

AMM'S LIMOUSINE SERVICE
800-223-2667 for reservations
from O'Hare only 800-227-8102( if you have a reservation)
847-446-5148
24-hour notice for reservations required
From O'Hare
Estimated Fare for 1 person $60


BOSTON COACH
800-672-7676 Group ID #30211
Phone: 617-394-3900
Fax: 617-394-3757
48-hour notice for reservations required
Credit card needed at time of call
From O'Hare
Estimated Fare: $89
From Midway
Estimated Fare: $100
From Downtown Chicago
Estimated Fare: $63


Driving Directions

Driving to Evanston from O'Hare International Airport

Follow outbound traffic to get on the Tri-State Tollway (1-294) north and follow the "To Milwaukee" signs.

Exit at Dempster east.

Travel east approximately 10 miles to reach Evanston. At Ridge Ave. take a Left.


To the HILTON GARDEN INN:
  • Take Ridge Ave 5 blocks to Church Street. Take a Right.
  • Go 3 blocks to Maple Ave. Take a Left.
  • Hilton Garden Inn. 1818 Maple Ave.

Driving to Evanston from Midway Airport

Turn left out of the airport to go north on Cicero Avenue.

Travel north for two miles to get on the Stevenson Expressway.

Take the Stevenson Expressway (1-55) to Lake Shore Drive northbound.

Take Lake Shore Drive north through downtown Chicago.

From here, refer to the From Chicago directions below.


Driving to Evanston from Chicago

Take Lake Shore Drive north through downtown Chicago and continue until Lake Shore Drive ends. You will need to be in the right two lanes.

Lake Shore Drives ends at the Sheridan Road and Hollywood Avenue intersection, turn right to go north on Sheridan.

Continue north on Sheridan road through Chicago into Evanston. Sheridan Road makes several right-hand turns as it heads north to Evanston.


To the HILTON GARDEN INN
  • Proceed north on Sheridan to Davis Street. Go Left.
  • Take Davis to Oak Street (by the post office). Go Right.
  • Go to Church Street. Go Right.
  • Go to Maple Ave. Go Left
  • Hilton Garden Inn. 1818 W. Maple Ave.


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