Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team. Locally owned, with the whole fleet kept at our Milwaukee office, two minutes from the MKE airport pickup line.
Quick answer: Fly out of MKE when it has a good nonstop to where you are going, because it is the closest and the easiest. Fly out of O’Hare for international and long-haul flights and the widest choice of schedules. Fly out of Midway when the fare or the airline you want is there. MKE rides with Pharaoh’s start at $60, and O’Hare and Midway rides start at $199. Wherever you fly, a chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you both ways. Call 414-322-3751 or book online.
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The three airports at a glance
| MKE (Milwaukee Mitchell) | O’Hare (ORD) | Midway (MDW) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical drive time | About 18 minutes; our fleet is two minutes away | About 75 to 90 minutes | About 90 to 110 minutes |
| Best for | Domestic trips, easy parking-free departures, fast returns | International, long-haul and the widest choice of flights | Domestic flights and fares you cannot find elsewhere |
| Pharaoh’s rides | Start at $60 | Start at $199 | Start at $199 |
| Our service page | MKE airport car service | Milwaukee to O’Hare | Milwaukee to Midway |
Drive times are approximate and change with traffic and construction. Dispatch sets your pickup time from your flight, not from these averages.
How to choose your airport
Price and schedule decide most trips. Use the situation that matches yours:
| Your situation | Usually the best airport | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic trip with a good nonstop from Milwaukee | MKE | Shortest ride, shortest airport day, easiest return |
| International or long-haul flight | O’Hare | The widest choice of international flights and connections |
| Fare is much lower at Midway | Midway | A cheaper ticket can pay for the ride; compare the total |
| Early-morning departure | Check the nonstop first | A pre-dawn flight from MKE means no 2-hour drive first; a chauffeur can still make O’Hare |
| Late-night arrival | MKE if available | Fewer miles when you are tired; a chauffeur meets you at any airport |
| Group of 7 or more with bags | Whichever the group is flying | Book a Sprinter for 13 or 15 passengers; two SUVs for smaller groups |
| Business travel with a tight schedule | The airport with the best flight time | Your chauffeur works backward from the flight |
The cheapest ticket is not always the cheapest trip. Add the ride, the time and the cost of parking. Our guides MKE parking vs car service and driving to O’Hare vs a chauffeur show the real math.
MKE: the easy departure
Our Milwaukee office and fleet are two minutes from the MKE airport pickup line, so a chauffeur is never driving in from far away. A chauffeur watches your flight and meets you at an agreed spot with a hand for your bags. The MKE meeting guide and the MKE pickup guide show exactly where to look. MKE rides start at $60; see MKE airport car service. Getting from the airport to a hotel or meeting? Read Milwaukee airport to downtown.
O’Hare: when you need the bigger airport
O’Hare is the choice for international travel, long-haul flights and the widest range of departure times. The ride from Milwaukee is the part people dread, which is why a private vehicle matters: you get the whole back seat, your luggage and a chauffeur who watches the traffic so you do not have to. O’Hare rides start at $199, with the details on Milwaukee to O’Hare. Landing there? Read the O’Hare pickup guide. If a flight is delayed or canceled, our guide on getting home to Milwaukee tonight explains your options, and late-night and red-eye arrivals covers after-10 p.m. landings.
Midway: the other Chicago option
Midway is a smaller airport on Chicago’s southwest side. Travelers choose it when the airline, the fare or the schedule is better there, and it can be easier to move through. We drive both directions; see Milwaukee to Midway. Tell dispatch which airport and terminal when you book and we plan the pickup around it.
Comparing flights?
Call dispatch with your options and we will tell you what the ride costs from each airport.
Fly one way, return another
You do not have to return to the airport you left from. Many travelers depart from MKE because it is easy, then land at O’Hare or Midway on a cheaper or better-timed return. Tell dispatch each airport and flight and each leg is planned on its own. For the full rundown on rides, vehicles and booking, see our Milwaukee airport car service page.
Our divisions
Pharaoh’s Transportation owns and operates two other services with the same fleet and dedicated chauffeurs: Milwaukee to O’Hare, focused on routes between Wisconsin and Chicago in both directions, and Wisconsin Limo Service, which covers the rest of Wisconsin. One owner and one team stand behind all three.
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Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pharaoh’s Transportation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Airports served | MKE, O’Hare, Midway |
| Starting rates | MKE from $60; O’Hare from $199; Midway from $199 |
| Reservations | 414-322-3751, 24 hours; online booking and text |
| Head office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Divisions | milwaukeetoohare.com and wisconsinlimoservice.com |
| Home | Milwaukee limo service |
About the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team
The Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team books, tracks and manages every airport ride, from 4 a.m. departures to late-night arrivals. We work from our Milwaukee office near MKE with a fleet of Suburbans, Escalades and Sprinter limo vans, and our chauffeurs drive between Wisconsin and Chicago daily. Reach us any hour at 414-322-3751. Read more about the fleet.
Frequently asked questions
1. Which airport is best for Milwaukee travelers?
MKE is the easiest when it has a good nonstop. O’Hare is best for international and long-haul flights, and Midway is worth checking when the fare or airline is better there. Compare the ticket and the ride together.
2. How much does a ride from Milwaukee to MKE cost?
MKE rides with Pharaoh’s start at $60, and dispatch confirms your exact rate before you ride. See limo prices.
3. How much is a chauffeur from Milwaukee to O’Hare?
O’Hare rides start at $199, and your rate is confirmed before the ride. See Milwaukee to O’Hare.
4. Do you drive to Midway?
Yes, in both directions. Rides start at $199 and your exact rate is confirmed before you ride. See Milwaukee to Midway.
5. How long is the drive from Milwaukee to O’Hare?
About 75 to 90 minutes in normal traffic. Traffic and construction change it, so dispatch sets your pickup time from your flight.
6. Is it cheaper to drive and park or hire a chauffeur?
Parking, fuel and tolls add up, and you spend the drive behind the wheel. See the real math.
7. What if my flight is delayed or canceled?
We track your flight, so a delay moves your pickup. For cancellations, read getting home to Milwaukee tonight.
8. Do you run early-morning and late-night airport rides?
Yes, 24 hours a day. See the 4 A.M. guide.
9. Should I fly from MKE even if the fare is a little higher?
Often yes. Add the ride, parking and the hours you save on a short drive to MKE, and compare the total trip cost and time instead of just the ticket.
10. Does my airport choice change my pickup time?
Yes. A 75 to 90 minute drive to O’Hare or a 90 to 110 minute drive to Midway means an earlier pickup than a trip to MKE. Dispatch works backward from your flight and tells you the time.
11. When is O’Hare worth the longer ride?
When you are flying internationally, connecting to a long-haul flight, or the nonstop you need only leaves from there.
12. Can I get a rate for each airport before I decide?
Yes. Call or text 414-322-3751 with your pickup and ask for each airport, and dispatch will quote them so you can compare.
