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: Private flights into the Chicago area use about ten airports: the private terminals (FBOs) at Midway and O’Hare, Chicago Executive (PWK) in Wheeling, DuPage (DPA) in West Chicago, Waukegan National (UGN), Gary/Chicago International (GYY), Lewis University (LOT) in Romeoville, Aurora Municipal (ARR), Schaumburg Regional (06C) and Chicago Rockford (RFD). Downtown Chicago has had no airport since Meigs Field closed in 2003, so the choice comes down to where you are going: Midway and Gary for the Loop and the South Side, Chicago Executive and Waukegan for the North Shore and Wisconsin, DuPage and Aurora for the western suburbs. Pharaoh’s Transportation meets the aircraft at the FBO, tracks the flight by tail number and drives passengers to the Loop, the suburbs or Wisconsin.
Landing private in Chicago?
Send the tail number, FBO, arrival time and passengers. Your car waits at the FBO, confirmed in writing.
Key takeaways
- About 10 Chicago-area airports handle private flights.
- Midway and Gary are closest to the Loop; Waukegan and Chicago Executive to Wisconsin.
- No downtown airport since Meigs Field closed in 2003.
- Flight tracked by tail number; planeside where the FBO allows.
- Executive sedans, SUVs and Sprinters; 24/7 dispatch.
In this guide
- Chicago-area airports for private flights
- Which airport for where you are going
- How an FBO pickup works
- Days in Chicago
- From a Chicago FBO to Wisconsin
- Crews, teams and delegations
- Who drives you
- Vehicles
- Pricing
- How to book
- Why book with Pharaoh’s
- Frequently asked questions
Chicago-area airports for private flights
Typical drive times; traffic changes them a lot.
Directory
| Airport | Code | Where | To the Loop | To downtown Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway (private terminals) | MDW | Southwest side | 20 to 40 min | 1.75 to 2.75 h |
| Chicago O’Hare (private terminal) | ORD | Northwest side | 30 to 60 min | 1.25 to 2 h |
| Chicago Executive | PWK | Wheeling | 40 to 70 min | About 1.25 h |
| Gary/Chicago International | GYY | Gary, Indiana | 35 to 60 min | About 2.25 h |
| DuPage | DPA | West Chicago | 50 to 80 min | About 1.75 h |
| Waukegan National | UGN | Waukegan | 60 to 90 min | About 1 h |
| Lewis University | LOT | Romeoville | 45 to 75 min | About 2 h |
| Aurora Municipal | ARR | Sugar Grove | 60 to 90 min | About 2 h |
| Schaumburg Regional | 06C | Schaumburg | 45 to 75 min | About 1.5 h |
| Chicago Rockford International | RFD | Rockford | About 1.5 to 2 h | About 1.5 h |
Which airport for where you are going
Quick picks
| Going to | Usually closest |
|---|---|
| The Loop, River North, McCormick Place | Midway, Gary |
| North Shore and northern suburbs | Chicago Executive, Waukegan |
| Oak Brook and the western suburbs | DuPage, Midway |
| Schaumburg and the northwest suburbs | O’Hare, Schaumburg, Chicago Executive |
| Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Kohler | Waukegan, Chicago Executive |
Flying into Wisconsin instead? See private jet ground transportation in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin airports guide.
How an FBO pickup works
Before landing
Send the tail number, FBO, arrival time, passengers, bags and destination. The vehicle and chauffeur are confirmed in writing.
On arrival
We track the flight by tail number. The chauffeur waits at the FBO and, where the FBO allows, drives to the aircraft so passengers step from the stairs to the car.
Departures
Pickup is timed to wheels-up and the FBO’s arrival window.
Days in Chicago
By the hour
Meetings in the Loop, lunch in River North and back to the FBO, with the car waiting all day. See hourly and as-directed chauffeur service in Chicago and Chicago hotel and concierge pickups.
Heading to Wisconsin after landing?
Waukegan and Chicago Executive are the closest Chicago-area airports to Milwaukee, Lake Geneva and Kohler.
From a Chicago FBO to Wisconsin
Both directions
Land at Waukegan or Chicago Executive and reach Milwaukee in about an hour or so, or Lake Geneva and Kohler. See Milwaukee to Chicago limo service, downtown Chicago to Milwaukee car service and Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin.
Crews, teams and delegations
Groups
Crew hotel runs and early call times, and Sprinters for teams and delegations. See the Executive Sprinter charter guide and corporate accounts and monthly billing.
Who drives you
Licensing and discretion
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a Milwaukee company. Rides that start in Chicago are run by our 24/7 dispatch team with City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network. No signage, no talk about passengers. See is your limo company licensed and insured?, executive car service and VIP and celebrity service.
Vehicles
See our fleet.
Fleet
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Executive sedan | Up to 3 | Principals and executives |
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 | Small teams, luggage, winter |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Teams, crews, delegations |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 15 | Large groups |
Pricing
How it is priced
Flat rate per vehicle for FBO transfers; hourly for days with several stops; monthly billing for flight departments. See limo prices.
How to book
Booking takes about two minutes online or by phone.
Step 1: Send the flight
Tail number, FBO, arrival time.
Step 2: Send the party
Passengers, bags, destination.
Step 3: Choose the vehicle
Sedan, SUV or Sprinter.
Step 4: Get it in writing
Chauffeur, vehicle, rate.
Step 5: Land
Book at book online or call (414) 322-3751.
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
- Private jet ground transportation in Wisconsin
- Executive car service
- Hourly chauffeur service in Chicago
- Milwaukee to Chicago limo service
- VIP and celebrity limo service
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service | Private jet ground transportation in Chicago |
| Airports | MDW, ORD, PWK, GYY, DPA, UGN, LOT, ARR, 06C, RFD |
| Closest to the Loop | Midway, Gary |
| Closest to Wisconsin | Waukegan, Chicago Executive |
| Tracking | By tail number |
| Dispatch | 24/7, (414) 322-3751 |
| 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
Which airports do private jets use in Chicago?
Midway, O’Hare, Chicago Executive, Gary, DuPage, Waukegan and several smaller airports.
Which private airport is closest to downtown Chicago?
Midway, then Gary/Chicago.
Is there an airport in downtown Chicago?
No, not since Meigs Field closed in 2003.
Which Chicago-area airport is closest to Milwaukee?
Waukegan National, about an hour away.
Pickups
Do you pick up at the FBO?
Yes, at every airport listed.
Can the car meet us at the plane?
Where the FBO allows it.
How do you track a private flight?
By tail number.
Can you drive us to Wisconsin after landing?
Yes, to Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Kohler and beyond.
Booking
Can flight departments get an account?
Yes, with monthly billing.
Do you transport crews?
Yes.
Who drives Chicago pickups?
City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network.
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: executive car service · Wisconsin private jet guide · fleet · limo prices · about us.
