Airport Transportation Guide

Airport Transportation Guide
student activities office wheaton college
be sure to know which airport you’re departing from!
Driving Directions to O’Hare (ORD)
East on Roosevelt to I-355 North
North on I-355 to I-290 East
East on I-290 to I-294 North
North on I-294 to the O’Hare exit (I-190 W)
Follow signs to O’Hare
Driving Directions to Midway (MDW)
East on Roosevelt Road to I-355 South
South on I-355 to I-55 North toward Chicago
Exit 286 (Cicero), turn right
Follow signs to Midway
(approx. 1 hour)
(approx. 45 mins)
Don’t forget your spare
change! If you miss a
toll, pay online at
www.illinoistollway.com
Check Metra Schedule
at metrarail.com
Metra to Ogilvie (Chicago)
Walk down Madison Street (east) towards
Lake Michigan (take a left out of Ogilvie)
Left on Dearborn Street and walk one block
Take the stairs to the CTA Washington Train Station
Take the CTA Blue Line to O’Hare (make
sure you are going to O’Hare because
this line goes both ways!)
Leave multiple
hours ahead of
time!
Take the Metra to Ogilvie (Chicago)
Walk down Madison Street (east) towards
Lake Michigan (take a left out of Ogilvie)
Left on Wells Street and enter the
Washington and Wells station
Take the CTA Orange Line to Midway
Buy a CTA card. You will need at least
$2.25 for a trip. You can keep the
card for future use.
plan time for traffic!
!
SG Shuttles
Student Government provides discounted group
airport shuttles for academic breaks. Shuttles are
available on a first come first serve basis. Sign up
in the SAO and stay tuned for prices, details, an
dates!
Tips
Bring all your flight information and your
money (cash or check only!) when signing
up...you won’t have a ride if you don’t have
Return-trip services are not always offered.
Check with the SAO to see if round-trip
services apply to a particular break.
Shuttles are offered for the
following breaks:
Consider traffic before picking your shuttle
time. Rush hour is M-F 7-9am and 4-7pm
Show up in the Saga O fifteen minutes before
your shuttle is scheduled to depart.
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas Break
Spring Break
Q. What if I go home for Easter?
A. Sorry, no shuttle! Instead, use
one of the other options listed.
Limo or car services are available from Wheaton College
to either Chicago airport. These can be a better option
for you if the scheduled shuttle times don’t work and
public transportation seems too cumbersome. Prices are
subject to change and advance reservations are
required.
Bill’s Limo Dispatch
O’Hare (one way) $41
Midway (one way) $51
billslimodispatch.net
(630) 961.5500
American Standard Cab
O’Hare (one way) $35
Midway (one way) $44
ask if a Wheaton College
student rate is given
americanstandardcab.com
(224) 735.3118
Shuttle prices are subject to
change, so contact the SAO for
updates!
don’t forget to tip!
American Taxi
excluding tolls!
O’Hare (one way) $39
Midway (one way) $47
americantaxi.com
(847) 255.9600
Universal Taxi
O’Hare (one way) $41
Midway (one way) $49
universaltaxidispatch.com
1(888)344.TAXI
To Do:
pack for break
ask my
roommate
for a ride to
the airport!
All rates are subject to change! Confirm
rate when you make your reservation.
SG Shuttles
Student Government provides discounted group
airport shuttles for academic breaks. Shuttles are
available on a first come first serve basis. Sign up
in the SAO and stay tuned for prices, details, an
dates!
Tips
Bring all your flight information and your
money (cash or check only!) when signing
up...you won’t have a ride if you don’t have
Return-trip services are not always offered.
Check with the SAO to see if round-trip
services apply to a particular break.
Shuttles are offered for the
following breaks:
Consider traffic before picking your shuttle
time. Rush hour is M-F 7-9am and 4-7pm
Show up in the Saga O fifteen minutes before
your shuttle is scheduled to depart.
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas Break
Spring Break
Q. What if I go home for Easter?
A. Sorry, no shuttle! Instead, use
one of the other options listed.
Limo or car services are available from Wheaton College
to either Chicago airport. These can be a better option
for you if the scheduled shuttle times don’t work and
public transportation seems too cumbersome. Prices are
subject to change and advance reservations are
required.
Bill’s Limo Dispatch
O’Hare (one way) $41
Midway (one way) $51
billslimodispatch.net
(630) 961.5500
American Standard Cab
O’Hare (one way) $35
Midway (one way) $44
ask if a Wheaton College
student rate is given
americanstandardcab.com
(224) 735.3118
Shuttle prices are subject to
change, so contact the SAO for
updates!
don’t forget to tip!
American Taxi
excluding tolls!
O’Hare (one way) $39
Midway (one way) $47
americantaxi.com
(847) 255.9600
Universal Taxi
O’Hare (one way) $41
Midway (one way) $49
universaltaxidispatch.com
1(888)344.TAXI
To Do:
pack for break
ask my
roommate
for a ride to
the airport!
All rates are subject to change! Confirm
rate when you make your reservation.