Pharaoh’s Transportation · office and fleet at 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee · drivers on the Wisconsin ⇄ Chicago road every day · every chauffeur background-checked, licensed and insured
Quick answer: A private car between Madison and O’Hare takes about 2 to 2.5 hours for roughly 135 miles. Pharaoh’s Transportation, a top-rated Wisconsin limo and car service based about 80 miles from Madison, drives this route in both directions, 24/7. We pick you up at your door in Madison or nearby towns and drop you at your terminal, about 135 miles and 2 to 2.5 hours. Coming home, we track your flight and meet you at O’Hare. SUVs seat 6; Sprinters carry groups up to 15.
Madison ⇄ O’Hare, door to door
A Wisconsin team, private car, both ways, any hour.
On this page
- Madison to O’Hare and O’Hare to Madison: how the ride works
- Why book a Wisconsin company for Madison ⇄ O’Hare
- Proven, safe and top-rated
- Madison destinations we serve
- Madison to O’Hare car service: leaving for your flight
- O’Hare to Madison car service: landing and riding to Madison
- International travelers connecting to Madison
- Both ways with one company: round trips
- Pickups across Madison and Dane County
- Private car vs. the airport bus from Madison
- SUVs and Sprinters for the Madison ⇄ O’Hare ride
- Winter trips on I-90 and I-39
- Corporate travel between Madison and O’Hare
- Flying from Midway or going to downtown Chicago instead?
- Travel agents and partner operators
- How to book
- Quick facts
- Frequently asked questions
- About Pharaoh’s Transportation
Madison to O’Hare and O’Hare to Madison: how the ride works
| Direction | What happens |
|---|---|
| Madison → O’Hare | Your chauffeur arrives at your door in Madison or a nearby town, loads your bags and drives straight to your airline’s terminal at O’Hare. About 135 miles; plan on 2 to 2.5 hours, more at Chicago rush hour. |
| O’Hare → Madison | Your chauffeur tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals and drives you to your door in Madison. Delays and early landings are handled by dispatch, so the car is there when you land. |
It is one car, one chauffeur and one price for the whole trip. Nobody else gets picked up on the way, and there are no stations or transfers.
Get your Madison ⇄ O’Hare price
Send your flight and pickup address. You see your price before you confirm.
Why book a Wisconsin company for Madison ⇄ O’Hare
| Pharaoh’s Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Where we start from | Our Milwaukee base is about 80 miles from Madison. A Chicago company drives about 150 miles to reach your door. |
| Who you talk to | A Wisconsin dispatch team that books Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago trips every day |
| On the road daily | Our chauffeurs drive between Wisconsin and Chicagoland every day, both directions |
| Local knowledge | Camp Randall game-day traffic, UW campus streets, the Capitol Square one-ways and the Epic campus in Verona |
| Coming home | A City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeur meets you at O’Hare, dispatched by the same Wisconsin team |
You book one company for both directions, and the people who plan your ride know both ends of it.
Proven, safe and top-rated
- Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured
- Late-model Chevy Suburbans, Cadillac Escalades and Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, kept at our Milwaukee office
- 24/7 dispatch with a real person on the phone
- BBB-reviewed business and a member of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
- Read what riders say in our Google reviews
Ride with a top-rated Wisconsin company
Door to door between Madison and O’Hare, both ways.
Madison destinations we serve
| Destination | Typical trips |
|---|---|
| UW–Madison campus and UW Hospital | Students, parents, faculty, visiting doctors and patients |
| Capitol Square, State Street and Monona Terrace | Conventions, state government visits and downtown hotels |
| Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center | Badgers games, concerts and events |
| Epic campus in Verona | Visitors, consultants and new hires flying through O’Hare |
| Middleton and the West Side | Offices, business parks and homes |
| Sun Prairie, Fitchburg and Monona | Homes and family trips |
Madison to O’Hare car service: leaving for your flight
| Your flight | Leave Madison about |
|---|---|
| Domestic, light traffic | 4 hours 30 minutes before departure |
| Domestic, weekday morning or afternoon rush | 5 hours before departure |
| International | 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours before departure |
| Winter storm forecast | Add 45 to 60 minutes; dispatch will call you |
The usual route is I-39/I-90 south through Janesville and Rockford, then the Jane Addams Tollway into O’Hare. Your chauffeur watches traffic on the way and will tell you if an earlier pickup makes sense. We drop you at your airline’s door in Terminal 1, 2, 3 or 5.
O’Hare to Madison car service: landing and riding to Madison
This direction is for Madison residents flying home and for visitors headed to Madison: UW–Madison guests and parents, Epic visitors and consultants going to Verona, conference attendees at Monona Terrace and fans going to Camp Randall. For O’Hare pickups, your chauffeur is a City of Chicago-licensed chauffeur from our affiliate network, dispatched by the same Pharaoh’s team. Before you land you get the chauffeur’s name and phone number.
| Arrival type | Where we meet you |
|---|---|
| Domestic with checked bags | Baggage claim, with a name sign |
| Carry-on only | The arrivals curb, after a text when you land |
| International | Outside customs in Terminal 5 (or your arrival terminal); pickup is timed for after immigration and bags |
Flight tracking means a delayed or early landing doesn’t leave you stranded. Dispatch moves the pickup to your real arrival time. We drop you at your Madison hotel, home, office, campus building or the Epic campus, so there is no second ride to arrange.
International travelers connecting to Madison
Many Madison travelers fly overseas from O’Hare, and visitors to Madison land there from Europe and Asia. Customs and immigration can take an hour or more, so tell us it is an international arrival and we plan the meet around it. After a long flight, a private SUV straight to your Madison hotel or home is easier than finding a bus stop and waiting for a set departure.
Both ways with one company: round trips
Booking the ride to O’Hare and the ride home together locks in both pickups. Send your outbound and return flight numbers; we track the return flight and have the car at O’Hare when you land, even if that’s days or weeks later. Families often book the same SUV both ways.
Pickups across Madison and Dane County
| Area | Pickup and drop-off |
|---|---|
| Madison | Downtown, Capitol Square, UW campus, the Isthmus, East and West Side, hotels and homes |
| West of Madison | Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, Mount Horeb |
| North and east | Sun Prairie, Waunakee, DeForest, Cottage Grove, Monona, McFarland |
| South | Oregon, Stoughton |
| MSN | Dane County Regional Airport, when a flight to Madison is cancelled or you would rather fly from Chicago |
We also pick up at Madison hotels, UW–Madison buildings and offices around the Capitol, in Middleton and in Verona.
Private car vs. the airport bus from Madison
| Airport bus | Pharaoh’s private car | |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | A set stop and a set time | Your door, at the time your flight needs |
| Stops on the way | Several towns | None |
| Hours | Fixed schedule | Any hour, including the first and last flights of the day |
| Price for 4 to 6 travelers | A ticket per person | One price for the whole SUV |
| Bags and car seats | Limited | Room for full luggage; tell us about car seats |
| Late arrival at O’Hare | You may wait for the next departure | Your chauffeur adjusts to your landing time |
For one traveler with a carry-on and a flexible schedule, the bus is the cheapest way. For families, groups, early flights, late arrivals and business travelers, a private car usually wins on time and cost per person.
SUVs and Sprinters for the Madison ⇄ O’Hare ride
| Group size | Vehicle | Luggage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 6 | Chevy Suburban or Cadillac Escalade | Full-size bags for every rider |
| 7 to 13 | Executive Sprinter | Rear luggage space |
| Up to 14 | Ford Transit van | Group bags |
| Up to 15 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Group bags |
Most couples and families ride in a premium black SUV. Teams and groups going to the same flight ride together in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. See the full fleet.
Winter trips on I-90 and I-39
From December through March, snow and ice can slow the drive between Madison and O’Hare. Our chauffeurs drive this road all winter. When a storm is forecast, dispatch calls you the day before to move the pickup earlier, so you aren’t racing to make your flight. The SUVs carry winter equipment, and if your return flight is cancelled we rebook the pickup when you rebook.
Corporate travel between Madison and O’Hare
Companies in Madison, Middleton and Verona send employees, visitors, new hires and executives through O’Hare every week. With a corporate account, an assistant or travel manager can book for the whole team. Every ride is on one invoice, with passenger names and trip details. See also corporate transportation.
Booking for a company?
Open a corporate account and book every Madison ⇄ O’Hare trip in one place.
Flying from Midway or going to downtown Chicago instead?
If your flight leaves from Midway, see Madison ⇄ Midway car service. For hotels, meetings and conventions in the city, see Madison ⇄ Chicago car service. Flying from Madison’s own airport? See MSN airport car service.
Travel agents and partner operators
Travel agents and limo operators from other cities book Madison ⇄ O’Hare rides for their clients with us directly. Your client stays your client. See the Wisconsin affiliate program or partner with us.
How to book
- Book online or call (414) 322-3751, 24/7.
- Send your pickup address, flight number and number of travelers and bags.
- Get your price and confirm.
- Receive your chauffeur’s name and phone number before the ride.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Route | Madison ⇄ O’Hare, both directions |
| Distance | About 135 miles |
| Drive time | About 2 to 2.5 hours, more at rush hour or in snow |
| Pickups | Madison, Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and nearby |
| Vehicles | SUV (6), Executive Sprinter (13), Transit (14), Sprinter (15) |
| O’Hare pickups | City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs, flight tracked |
| Billing | Card or corporate account |
| Book | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from Madison to O’Hare?
It depends on the vehicle, time and number of stops. Send your details and you see your price before you confirm.
Do you drive both ways, Madison to O’Hare and O’Hare to Madison?
Yes. We book both directions, as one-way rides or as a round trip with the same company.
How long is the drive from Madison to O’Hare?
About 2 to 2.5 hours for roughly 135 miles; allow more at Chicago rush hour and in snow.
Do you pick up at O’Hare and drive to Madison?
Yes. We track your flight and a City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeur meets you at arrivals. Pickups across Madison, Middleton, Verona and Sun Prairie are all covered.
Is it a shared shuttle?
No. It is a private car for your party only, with no other stops.
What if my flight into O’Hare is late?
Dispatch tracks the flight and adjusts the pickup time.
Where do you meet international arrivals?
Outside customs at your arrival terminal, timed for after immigration and bags.
Which vehicle fits a family of five with bags?
A Chevy Suburban or Cadillac Escalade, which seats 6 with room for full luggage. We also run at any hour, including pickups for 6 a.m. flights.
Why book a Wisconsin company instead of a Chicago limo company?
Our base is about 80 miles from Madison, not 150, our team books Wisconsin ⇄ Chicago trips every day, and one company handles both directions.
Is it cheaper than the airport bus?
For one person, no. For 4 to 6 people, the per-person cost of a private SUV is often close to a bus ticket each.
Can my company pay for the ride?
Yes, through a corporate account with one monthly invoice.
How do I book?
Book online or call (414) 322-3751, 24/7.
About Pharaoh’s Transportation
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a top-rated Milwaukee limo and car service with its office and fleet at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207, 2 minutes from MKE. Our chauffeurs drive between Wisconsin and Chicagoland every day. Pharaoh’s also operates two divisions, Milwaukee to O’Hare (milwaukeetoohare.com) and Wisconsin Limo Service (wisconsinlimoservice.com), with the same office and dispatch team. The fleet includes Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades (up to 6), a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (15), an Executive Sprinter (13) and a 14-passenger Ford Transit van. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Pickups inside Chicago, including O’Hare and Midway, are driven by City of Chicago-licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network. Reservations: (414) 322-3751, 24/7.
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