Uber and Lyft at O'Hare
Use the designated pickup zones and trust your app's current instructions over old terminal advice.
Author: Airport Ohare Guide
Current pickup zones
O'Hare designates standard rideshare pickup on the upper-level departures areas at Terminals 2 and 3. At Terminal 2, look for orange-marked pickup poles 2A–2G; at Terminal 3, look for green-marked poles 3G–3K.
Arriving at a different terminal
- Terminal 1: Follow airport and app directions to a Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 rideshare zone.
- Terminal 5: Rideshare passengers typically transfer to Terminal 2 or 3; use the free ATS for the landside transfer.
- Accessibility: O'Hare says wheelchair-accessible rideshares can pick up at the lower level of every terminal. Select the WAV option in your app.
Price and safety
Rideshare prices are dynamic. Request a quote in the app only when you are ready to leave, then compare it with a taxi if useful. Do not accept an unsolicited ride; wait in the marked pickup area until the vehicle and plate match your app.
Taxi alternative
Licensed taxi stands are located outside baggage claim on each terminal's lower-level curb. O'Hare states that the average trip to downtown Chicago is about $50, with the meter reflecting traffic and distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I pick up Uber or Lyft at O’Hare?
The airport lists standard rideshare pickup zones on the upper-level departure areas at Terminals 2 and 3. Follow the directions in your app and airport signage.
What if I arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 5?
Transfer to the designated rideshare area at Terminal 2 or 3 by following airport and app directions. The free ATS is the landside option for Terminal 5.
Are rideshare prices fixed?
No. The price shown in the Uber or Lyft app is the current quote. Compare it with a taxi if price certainty matters.
Where are taxis at O’Hare?
Taxi stands are outside baggage claim on the lower-level curb at each terminal. O’Hare says the average fare to downtown Chicago is about $50, subject to traffic and meter conditions.