Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews; every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Quick answer: Pharaoh’s Transportation drives travelers to and from all three airports that serve Milwaukee: Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE), about 15 to 25 minutes from downtown; Chicago O’Hare (ORD), about 1.5 hours; and Chicago Midway (MDW), about 1.75 to 2 hours. We pick up anywhere in Wisconsin and Chicagoland and run every route in both directions: home to the airport, the airport home, and airport to airport. Every arrival is flight tracked.Every rate is per vehicle and confirmed in writing.The fleet includes black cars, premium SUVs (up to 6), Sprinters (up to 15), and limousines. Dispatch answers 24/7 at (414) 322-3751.
Need a ride to MKE, O’Hare or Midway?
Send your pickup address, flight number and headcount. We confirm the vehicle and the rate in writing.
Key takeaways
- Three airports: MKE (15 to 25 min from downtown Milwaukee), O’Hare (about 1.5 h) and Midway (about 1.75 to 2 h).
- Pickups anywhere in Wisconsin and Chicagoland, every route both ways, 24 hours a day.
- Flight-tracked arrivals: a delay moves the pickup, not the plan.
- Black cars, premium SUVs up to 6, Sprinters up to 15, limousines, charters and hourly chauffeurs.
- One per-vehicle rate confirmed in writing; book the ride out and the ride home together.
In this guide
- The three airports at a glance
- Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE): drop-off and pickup
- Chicago O’Hare: drop-off and pickup
- Chicago Midway: drop-off and pickup
- Every Wisconsin route to MKE, O’Hare and Midway, both ways
- Chicagoland to Wisconsin and to MKE, both ways
- When to leave for your flight
- Every kind of ride, one dispatch
- Choose the right vehicle
- What affects the price
- Why travelers book Pharaoh’s
- How to book
- Why book with Pharaoh’s
- Frequently asked questions
The three airports at a glance
Most Milwaukee and Wisconsin travelers fly from one of these three. Times are from downtown Milwaukee in normal traffic.
MKE, O’Hare and Midway compared
| Airport | From downtown Milwaukee | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) | 15 to 25 min | Domestic nonstops, the shortest ride, easy pickups | MKE airport car service |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | About 1.5 h (2+ h at rush hour) | The most nonstops, international flights, United and American hubs | Milwaukee to O’Hare car service |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) | About 1.75 to 2 h | Southwest flights, the south and west sides of Chicago | Milwaukee to Midway car service |
Which one should you fly from?
Fly MKE when there is a good nonstop or fare; it saves three hours of driving round trip. Fly O’Hare for international trips, more nonstop choices and late-night options. Fly Midway when Southwest has the best fare or schedule. The full comparison is in MKE vs O’Hare vs Midway: which airport should Milwaukee travelers use.
Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE): drop-off and pickup
The quickest airport ride in Wisconsin.
Drop-off
MKE has one terminal with Concourses C and D. Your chauffeur pulls up at your airline’s door on the departures level and helps with the bags. From downtown, the Third Ward or the East Side, a weekday drop-off takes 15 to 25 minutes; plan to arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight.
Pickup
We track your flight and text you when you land. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim or the arrivals curb, so you are not standing outside in January. See where to meet your chauffeur at MKE and the MKE terminal pickup guide.
Same-day and last-minute rides
Need a car to MKE in the next couple of hours? Call dispatch; same-day rides are often available. See last-minute and same-day car service at MKE. Parking for a week costs more than many travelers expect; see MKE parking vs a car service.
Chicago O’Hare: drop-off and pickup
The airport most Wisconsin travelers use for international and long-haul trips.
Drop-off at any terminal
Your chauffeur drops you at your airline’s door at Terminal 1, 2, 3 or 5. Terminal 5 serves most foreign airlines; United uses Terminal 1 and American uses Terminal 3. Send your flight number and we confirm the terminal the day before. See the O’Hare terminal guide for Wisconsin travelers.
Pickup when you land
We track the flight, text you the meeting point and meet you at baggage claim or the curb. International arrivals are met after customs. See the O’Hare arrival meeting guide and flying international from O’Hare, Midway or MKE.
Why Wisconsin travelers book a chauffeur to O’Hare
Three hours of driving round trip on I-94, the Edens or the Tri-State, plus a week in the O’Hare garage, adds up. A chauffeur turns it into rest or work time. See driving to O’Hare vs a chauffeur: the real cost.
Chicago Midway: drop-off and pickup
One terminal, a quick curb and Southwest’s Chicago base.
How Midway rides work
Midway has one terminal, so drop-off and pickup are simple: your chauffeur pulls up at your airline’s door and meets you at baggage claim or the curb when you land. From Milwaukee it is about 1.75 to 2 hours, a little longer than O’Hare because Midway is on Chicago’s southwest side.
Midway home to Wisconsin
Flight-tracked pickups at Midway take you home to Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Madison or anywhere in the state. See Midway to Milwaukee and Wisconsin car service and Milwaukee to Midway car service.
Every Wisconsin route to MKE, O’Hare and Midway, both ways
We pick up in every part of the state. Drive times are typical for normal traffic; dispatch adds time for rush hour and snow. Every route runs in both directions.
Southeast Wisconsin
| Pickup area | To MKE | To O’Hare | To Midway | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Glendale | 15 to 25 min | About 1.5 h | 1.75 to 2 h | Milwaukee car service |
| Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Lake Country | 25 to 40 min | About 1.75 h | About 2 h | Waukesha, Brookfield |
| Mequon, Cedarburg, Ozaukee and Washington counties | 30 to 45 min | 1.75 to 2 h | 2 to 2.25 h | Mequon |
| Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee | 10 to 20 min | About 1.25 h | About 1.5 h | Oak Creek, Franklin |
| Racine | 25 to 30 min | About 1.25 h | About 1.5 h | Racine |
| Kenosha | About 35 min | About 1 h | About 1.25 h | Kenosha |
| Lake Geneva, Elkhorn, Burlington | 50 min to 1 h | About 1.5 h | About 1.75 h | Lake Geneva |
O’Hare details for the south shore: O’Hare to Kenosha and Racine.
Madison and south-central Wisconsin
| Pickup area | To MKE | To O’Hare | To Midway | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison and Dane County | About 1.5 h | About 2.5 h | 2.75 to 3 h | Madison car service |
| Janesville and Beloit | About 1.25 h | 1.5 to 1.75 h | About 2 h | long-distance car service |
| Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo | 1.75 to 2 h | About 3 h | About 3.25 h | Wisconsin Dells |
Madison travelers also fly from Dane County Regional; see Madison airport car service and O’Hare to Madison.
Northeast and central Wisconsin
| Pickup area | To MKE | To O’Hare | To Midway | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan and Kohler | About 1 h | About 2.5 h | About 2.75 h | Sheboygan |
| Fond du Lac and Oshkosh | 1.25 to 1.5 h | 2.75 to 3 h | 3 to 3.25 h | Oshkosh |
| Green Bay and Appleton | About 2 h | 3.25 to 3.5 h | 3.5 to 3.75 h | Green Bay, Appleton |
| Wausau and Stevens Point | 2.75 to 3 h | 4 to 4.5 h | About 4.5 h | O’Hare to central Wisconsin |
| Door County | 2.75 to 3 h | About 4.25 h | About 4.5 h | long-distance car service |
For Green Bay and the Fox Valley see O’Hare to Green Bay and Appleton.
Flying in? Book the ride home now.
We track the flight, meet you when you land and drive you anywhere in Wisconsin or Chicagoland.
Chicagoland to Wisconsin and to MKE, both ways
We pick up across Chicago and the suburbs, for the airports and for trips north into Wisconsin.
Chicago and suburban pickups
| Pickup area | To MKE | To O’Hare | To Midway | To Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago (Loop, River North, West Loop) | 1.5 to 2 h | 35 to 60 min | 25 to 45 min | 1.5 to 2 h |
| North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park) | About 1.25 h | 30 to 45 min | 45 to 60 min | About 1.25 h |
| Lake County (Gurnee, Lake Forest, Libertyville) | 50 min to 1 h | About 40 min | 1 to 1.25 h | About 1 h |
| Northwest suburbs (Schaumburg, Arlington Heights) | About 1.5 h | 20 to 30 min | About 45 min | About 1.5 h |
| Western suburbs (Naperville, Oak Brook) | About 2 h | 35 to 45 min | 35 to 45 min | About 2 h |
| South and southwest suburbs (Orland Park, Tinley Park) | About 2.25 h | 45 to 60 min | 25 to 35 min | About 2.25 h |
Northern Illinois travelers often fly from MKE for the fares and the short lines; we drive them up and back. See Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin and the Wisconsin to Chicago corridor guide.
Licensed Chicago chauffeurs
Chicago and suburban rides are driven by City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate chauffeur network, booked and tracked by the same Pharaoh’s dispatch team in Milwaukee. For downtown hotel pickups see Chicago hotel and concierge pickups.
Airport to airport
Landing at O’Hare and flying out of MKE, or the reverse? We run airport-to-airport transfers in both directions. See O’Hare to MKE and back.
When to leave for your flight
Work back from 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one.
Leave this long before departure (domestic)
| Pickup from | MKE | O’Hare | Midway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Milwaukee | 2.5 h | 4 h | 4.25 h |
| Waukesha or Mequon | 3 h | 4.25 h | 4.5 h |
| Kenosha or Racine | 2.75 h | 3.5 h | 3.75 h |
| Madison | 3.75 h | 5 h | 5.25 h |
| Green Bay or Appleton | 4.25 h | 5.75 h | 6 h |
| Downtown Chicago | 4.25 h | 3 h | 2.75 h |
Add 1 hour for international flights, and 30 minutes or more for weekday rush hour or snow. Dispatch confirms your exact pickup time the day before.
Early mornings, late nights and delays
We run 24 hours a day. For 4 AM pickups see the early-morning airport guide; for arrivals see morning arrivals at O’Hare, evening arrivals at O’Hare and Midway and late-night arrivals at O’Hare; when flights fall apart see flight canceled or delayed at O’Hare.
Every kind of ride, one dispatch
Airport trips are the core, and the same team and fleet handle the rest of your travel.
Services
| Service | What it is | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Airport car service | MKE, O’Hare, Midway and Madison, drop-off and pickup | airport car service |
| Black car service | Business travel and point-to-point rides | black car service |
| Chauffeur service | A chauffeur by the hour for meetings, roadshows and full days | chauffeur service, hourly service |
| Limousines | Stretch limousines for weddings, nights out and celebrations | stretch limousine rental |
| Charters and long distance | Trips across Wisconsin, Illinois and the Midwest, by the day or the week | long-distance service, Sprinter charters |
| Groups | Teams, families and wedding guests to and from the airport | group transportation, group travel to O’Hare |
| Corporate accounts | Company travel with one booking contact and monthly billing | corporate service, corporate accounts |
Choose the right vehicle
Pick by travelers and bags. See our fleet.
Fleet
| Vehicle | Travelers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black car (sedan or SUV) | Up to 3 in a sedan | One or two business travelers |
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 | Families and small groups with checked bags |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Teams and families traveling together |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 15 | Large groups with luggage |
| 14-passenger van | Up to 14 | Budget-minded groups |
| Stretch limousine | Up to 8 to 10 | Celebrations and weddings |
See premium SUV service, the Executive Sprinter, the Mercedes Sprinter and the 14-passenger van.
What affects the price
Every rate is per vehicle, not per traveler, and confirmed in writing.
The five things that set the rate
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Airport and distance | MKE is a short ride; O’Hare and Midway are long-distance |
| Vehicle | A black car costs less than a Sprinter |
| Time of day | Very early and late-night rides may cost more |
| Wait and stops | Extra stops and long waits are added |
| Both ways | Booking the ride out and home together locks in both |
See limo prices.
Why travelers book Pharaoh’s
A Milwaukee company since day one, rated 4.9 on Google.
Trust and safety
Pharaoh’s Transportation is based at 5151 S Howell Ave, a few minutes from MKE. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured; Chicago rides use City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs. Read our Google reviews.
How to book
Booking takes about two minutes online or by phone.
Step 1: Pick the airport
MKE, O’Hare or Midway, and whether it is a drop-off, pickup or both.
Step 2: Send the details
Pickup address, flight numbers, travelers and bags.
Step 3: Choose the vehicle
Black car, premium SUV, Sprinter or limousine.
Step 4: Get it in writing
Vehicle, pickup time and rate on one confirmation.
Step 5: Ride
We track the flight and text you the chauffeur’s details. Book at (414) 322-3751 or book online.
Why book with Pharaoh’s
Proof you can check
Pharaoh’s Transportation is rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews. The office is at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, about five minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
The fleet
11 premium SUVs, an Executive Sprinter for 13, a 14-passenger van and a Mercedes Sprinter for 15. See the fleet.
Safety and service
Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751, and every rate is confirmed in writing before the ride.
Related guides
- MKE airport car service
- Milwaukee to O’Hare car service
- Milwaukee to Midway car service
- MKE vs O’Hare vs Midway
- Wisconsin to Chicago corridor guide
- Flying international from O’Hare, Midway or MKE
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airports | Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW) |
| Drive from downtown Milwaukee | MKE 15 to 25 min; O’Hare about 1.5 h; Midway 1.75 to 2 h |
| Service area | All of Wisconsin and Chicagoland, every route both ways |
| Vehicles | Black cars, premium SUVs (up to 6), Sprinters (up to 15), limousines |
| Hours | 24/7 dispatch, (414) 322-3751 |
| Office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
| Rating | 4.9 from 302 Google reviews |
Frequently asked questions
Airports
How far is O’Hare from Milwaukee?
About 90 miles, roughly 1.5 hours with normal traffic and 2 hours or more at rush hour.
How far is Midway from Milwaukee?
About 1.75 to 2 hours.
Should I fly from MKE or O’Hare?
MKE when there is a good nonstop or fare; O’Hare for international trips and more choices.
Where does my chauffeur meet me at MKE?
At baggage claim or the arrivals curb, confirmed by text when you land.
Routes
Do you drive from Madison, Green Bay or Kenosha to O’Hare?
Yes, from every part of Wisconsin, both ways.
Do you pick up in Chicago and the suburbs?
Yes; Chicago rides are driven by City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network.
Can you take me from O’Hare to MKE?
Yes, airport-to-airport transfers run both ways.
Do you run late-night and early-morning rides?
Yes, 24 hours a day.
Booking
What vehicle for a family of five?
A premium SUV, which seats up to 6 with luggage.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it and move the pickup to match.
How is the ride priced?
Per vehicle, confirmed in writing before you book.
Are your chauffeurs licensed and insured?
Yes, every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Ready to reserve?
Book online or call dispatch any hour. Rate confirmed in writing before you ride.
About the dispatch team
This guide is written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, who plan these rides every week from the office at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751. Related: airport car service · O’Hare · Midway · fleet · limo prices · about us.
