O’Hare parking cost is the number most Central Illinois travelers check first, and it is usually the smallest part of the bill. The official lots charge $16 to $43 a day. The drive from Springfield adds about 400 miles, seven hours, and a late-night trip home after you land.
The short version
What O’Hare parking really costs from Springfield
- Cheapest lot
- Economy Lots G and H at $16 per day, with a shuttle and the Airport Transit System to the terminals.
- Closest parking
- Main Garage daily levels, Lots B and C, and Terminal 5 Lot D at $43 per day.
- The drive
- About 201 miles and three and a half hours each way from Springfield.
- When a car service wins
- Longer trips, groups, business travelers who want the time back, and late returns.
This guide uses the Chicago Department of Aviation’s posted rates, checked in September 2026, and the IRS business mileage rate to show what a typical trip costs. Then it walks through when a chauffeured airport car service from Springfield makes more sense than driving and parking.
What O’Hare parking costs right now
O’Hare runs its own lots, and all posted rates include taxes. Here is what each on-airport option charges for a full day.
| Lot | Where it is | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot G | Remote lot on Bessie Coleman Drive. Shuttle to the Multi-Modal Facility, then the Airport Transit System. | $16 |
| Economy Lot H | Remote lot, credit card only. Same shuttle and train connection. | $16 |
| Economy Lot F | Covered parking on floors 4 and 5 of the Multi-Modal Facility. | $30 |
| Main Garage, daily | Levels 2 to 6 and outdoor Lots B and C, next to the domestic terminals. | $43 |
| Terminal 5 Garage and Lot D | Next to the international terminal. | $43 |
| Main Garage, hourly | Level 1, meant for stays under three hours.Leaving a car here for 8 to 24 hours costs $79. | $79 |
How O’Hare long-term parking adds up
O’Hare long-term parking gets expensive fast because every lot charges by the day. A short trip in the economy lots is reasonable. A week in the garage costs more than many people expect.
| Trip length | Lot G or H | Lot F | Main Garage daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $16 | $30 | $43 |
| 3 days | $48 | $90 | $129 |
| 5 days | $80 | $150 | $215 |
| 7 days | $112 | $210 | $301 |
If you park longer than 30 days, O’Hare asks you to call the Parking Garage Office at (773) 686-7530 first. Vehicles left over 30 days without arrangements may be treated as abandoned.
The real cost of driving yourself from Springfield
Parking is only one line. The round trip from Springfield to O’Hare is about 402 miles. Many companies reimburse business driving at the IRS standard mileage rate, which is 76 cents a mile for the second half of 2026. That rate is meant to cover fuel, wear, and the other costs of running a car.
| Cost | How it is figured | Lot G | Main Garage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 402 miles at 76 cents a mile | $305.52 | $305.52 |
| Parking | 3 days at the posted daily rate | $48.00 | $129.00 |
| Total | Before tolls | $353.52 | $434.52 |
That total still leaves out the biggest cost for most business travelers: about seven hours behind the wheel, plus the shuttle and train ride from a remote lot. For a salaried manager or a consultant who bills by the hour, those are working hours that disappear.
The parking receipt is the smallest part of the bill. The seven hours on I-55 are the part most travelers forget to count.
Driving and parking vs. a chauffeured car service
Drive and park
- Lowest cost for one person on a short, flexible trip.
- You leave whenever you want and keep your car at the airport.
- The parking bill grows every day you are away.
- About seven hours of driving you cannot use for work or rest.
- You drive home after landing, often late and tired.
Chauffeured car service
- Door to terminal from your home, office, or hotel in Central Illinois.
- One quote covers everyone in the vehicle, so groups share the cost.
- Take calls, answer email, or sleep on the way.
- No parking bill, no mileage on your own car.
- A uniformed chauffeur handles the drive home.
When a car service beats O’Hare parking
For a solo day trip, Economy Lot G is hard to beat on price. The math changes in these situations:
- Trips of four days or more. A week in the Main Garage is $301 before you count a single mile.
- Groups of three or more. One Sprinter Van or luxury SUV replaces several cars, several parking tickets, and several drivers.
- Business travel. Our corporate airport transfers turn the drive into working time.
- Early departures and late returns. A 6 a.m. flight means leaving Springfield around 1 a.m. Nobody should drive home at midnight after a delayed flight.
- Winter weather. Snow on I-55 is a good reason to let someone else drive.
- Visitors flying in. Clients and recruits landing at O’Hare can ride straight to Springfield instead of renting a car.
How a ride from Springfield to O’Hare works
- Request a quote. Call (217) 523-5466 or request a ride online with your pickup address, flight time, and number of passengers.
- Pick the vehicle. An executive sedan seats two to three, a luxury SUV five to six, and a Sprinter van up to 14. See the full fleet.
- Ride to the door. Your chauffeur picks you up in Springfield or anywhere in Central Illinois and drives you to the departures level at your terminal.
- Book the return. Give us your flight number and scheduled arrival time, and we set up the ride home.
We prefer 72 hours’ notice, but call anytime. Short-notice trips depend on availability. Flying out of Midway instead? See our Midway car service and the O’Hare to Midway route. For every airport option, visit our O’Hare car service page or the Springfield to O’Hare route.
Tips if you do park at O’Hare
- Check lot status before you leave. O’Hare posts which lots are open on its parking status page.
- Know your vehicle height. The Main Garage clearance is 6 feet 6 inches. Taller vehicles and roof boxes fit in outdoor Lots B and C, which clear 9 feet and 8 feet 5 inches.
- Stay off Level 1 overnight. Hourly parking is for stays under three hours and reaches $79 for a full day.
- Bring a credit card for Lot H. It does not take cash.
- Pick covered parking in winter. Economy Lot F is covered and connects to the Airport Transit System.
Skip the drive
Let us handle the ride to O’Hare.
Executive Transportation has driven Central Illinois travelers to Chicago since 2004. Tell us your flight and we will quote the ride.
O’Hare parking and car service questions
How much does it cost to park at O’Hare for a week?
Executive Transportation checked the Chicago Department of Aviation’s posted rates in September 2026: a week costs about $112 in Economy Lot G or H, $210 in covered Economy Lot F, and $301 in the Main Garage daily levels. Parking bills grow every day you are gone. Executive Transportation can drive you from Springfield to O’Hare instead, so there is no parking bill at all. Call (217) 523-5466 or request a quote.
What is the cheapest parking at O’Hare?
Executive Transportation’s review of the official rates found Economy Lots G and H are the cheapest on-airport parking at O’Hare, at $16 per day. Both are remote lots, so you ride a shuttle to the Multi-Modal Facility and then the Airport Transit System to your terminal. If you would rather skip the lot and the shuttle, a chauffeur can drop you at the departures door. See our O’Hare car service page.
Is there a car service from Springfield, IL to O’Hare?
Yes. Executive Transportation drives travelers from Springfield, Illinois, to Chicago O’Hare, about 201 miles and three and a half hours each way. Choose an executive sedan for up to three passengers, a luxury SUV for up to six, or a Sprinter van for up to 14. Pickups are available from homes, offices, and hotels across Central Illinois. Call (217) 523-5466 to book.
Is it cheaper to drive to O’Hare or hire a car service from Central Illinois?
Executive Transportation’s example shows that driving your own car from Springfield and parking three days in Lot G costs about $354 when you count mileage at the IRS business rate. A car service is quoted by the hour for the whole vehicle, with the minimum stated up front, and the price covers everyone in the vehicle, so groups often come out ahead. You also get about seven hours of drive time back. Request a Quote to compare for your trip.
How far in advance should I book a ride to O’Hare from Springfield?
Executive Transportation prefers 72 hours’ notice for O’Hare trips and about a week for large groups, but you can call anytime. Short-notice rides depend on vehicle availability, and our dispatch team answers 24 hours a day. Call (217) 523-5466 or request a ride online.
Can a car service pick me up at O’Hare and drive me to Springfield or Peoria?
Yes. Executive Transportation picks up at O’Hare and drives travelers home to Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign, Decatur, and other Central Illinois towns. Book the return when you book the trip out, and give us your flight number and scheduled arrival time. Call (217) 523-5466 or see Springfield to O’Hare.
