5 Best Taxi Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

O'Hare on a bad travel day can turn a simple pickup into a scramble, and the operators on this page are the ones Chicago travelers actually keep calling back. Chicago Water Taxi has the deepest review history of the group at 787, but three other companies here hold a perfect or near-perfect rating with hundreds of reviews behind them too.

Short answer: Chief Chicago Limo and Chicago O'Hare airport taxi and limo share the top rating on this page at a perfect 5.0, with Chief Chicago Limo drawing 305 Google reviews. Chicago Water Taxi's river route runs a flat $10 per adult one way, while airport car service pricing is typically a flat rate quoted per trip.

Jump to a business

1. Chicago Water Taxi
2. Chicago Ohare Airport…
3. Chief Chicago Limo
4. Chicago O’Hare airport…
5. Legendary Private Car
Get listed

Chicago's Top Taxi & Airport Car Services

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Chicago Water Taxi	4.6 ★	787	River route / sightseeing transport	View ›
2	Chicago Ohare Airport Taxi Service	4.8 ★	557	O'Hare airport pickups	View ›
3	Chief Chicago Limo	5.0 ★	305	Premium airport & event transport	View ›
4	Chicago O’Hare airport taxi and limo	5.0 ★	265	Flat-rate O'Hare & Midway transfers	View ›
5	Legendary Private Car - Black Car Chicago O’Hare	4.8 ★	189	Long-distance & luxury car service	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall

Chicago Water Taxi

4.6787 Google reviews

Chicago Water Taxi is a river ferry service running since 1962, connecting stops along Michigan Avenue, Ogilvie/Union Station, the West Loop, Chicago Avenue, and Chinatown. It functions as both a practical downtown transport option and a sightseeing route past the city's riverside architecture, with fireworks cruises also offered seasonally. The service publishes fixed fares and schedules rather than operating as a metered taxi.

What people praise

Flat, published fares with no surge pricing
Doubles as a scenic architecture tour along the Chicago River
Reliable, accurate scheduling cited across reviews
Practical, affordable way to skip street traffic between downtown stops

Worth knowing

Limited to fixed river stops rather than door-to-door service

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume787 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review history of any operator on this page and is the practical choice if your route runs along the river corridor, doubling as a low-cost sightseeing trip. It won't get you to O'Hare, though, so pair it with an airport car service for that leg.

Website +1312-337-1446 Directions

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago Ohare Airport Taxi Service

4.8557 Google reviews

Chicago Ohare Airport Taxi Service is a Park Ridge-based taxi company focused specifically on O'Hare Airport transportation, running around the clock with a fleet of standard taxi vehicles. It emphasizes personal, driver-led service, with reviewers frequently naming the same drivers by name across multiple trips. The company positions itself as a direct alternative to app-based rideshare for airport runs.

What people praise

Drivers consistently praised by name for professionalism and punctuality
Assistance with luggage cited across nearly every review
Available for last-minute or stranded-traveler pickups
Clean, comfortable, spacious vehicles reported

Worth knowing

Smaller company, so booking ahead is worth doing during peak travel times

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume557 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect rating built on repeat riders who ask for the same drivers, which says a lot about consistency. A strong, dependable option specifically for O'Hare pickups and drop-offs.

Website +1847-666-5151 Directions

806 W Higgins Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chief Chicago Limo

5.0305 Google reviews

Chief Chicago Limo is a Chicago limousine and chauffeur service offering airport transfers, weddings, and event transportation, with a fleet spanning limousines, vans, and standard car service. It runs a self-booking app and platform for reservations and has served unaccompanied-minor flight pickups alongside standard airport runs. The company also operates chauffeur service in other U.S. cities beyond Chicago.

What people praise

Shares the top rating on this page with a perfect score across 305 reviews
Drivers praised by name for communication and professionalism on both airport and event trips
Handled sensitive requests, including coordinating an unaccompanied minor's flight pickup
Clean, well-stocked vehicles reported consistently

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume305 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ties for the top rating on this list and covers more ground than most competitors here, from routine airport runs to weddings and events. A safe pick when the occasion calls for something more than a standard taxi.

Website +1312-809-1419 Directions

Chicago O’Hare airport taxi and limo

5.0265 Google reviews

Chicago O'Hare airport taxi and limo is a Des Plaines-based flat-rate taxi service covering O'Hare and Midway airports plus more than 180 surrounding suburbs, operating 24/7 with advance booking required. The company publishes its rates upfront rather than using a meter, and drivers track flight numbers to time pickups. It's built specifically around airport-to-suburb and suburb-to-airport trips.

What people praise

Shares the top rating on this page with a perfect score across 265 reviews
Published flat rates with no hidden charges reported
Wide suburb coverage beyond the immediate city
Reliable on-time pickups cited repeatedly, including after canceled flights

Worth knowing

Advance booking is required, so it isn't built for spontaneous same-hour pickups

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume265 · 66th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It matches Chief Chicago Limo for the top rating and is the more budget-focused choice thanks to its published flat rates and broad suburban coverage. Book ahead since same-day availability isn't guaranteed.

Website +1224-622-7653 Directions

179 W Millers Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Legendary Private Car - Black Car Chicago O’Hare

4.8189 Google reviews

Legendary Private Car is a Chicago chauffeur and black-car service specializing in O'Hare transfers, with a fleet that includes higher-end vehicles alongside standard sedans. Beyond routine airport runs, the company has handled long-distance, multi-day trips, including a cross-country move with an overnight stop. It operates with a small, name-recognized team led by its owner.

What people praise

Handled complex, multi-day long-distance trips, not just airport runs
Personal touch cited repeatedly, including pre-pickup texts with trip details
Vehicles described as immaculate and comfortable
Owner personally involved in client communication

Worth knowing

Smaller operation with fewer total reviews than the largest names on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume189 · 50th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest option here if you need something beyond a standard airport run, whether that's a luxury vehicle or a longer point-to-point trip. Its smaller size means the personal attention is consistent, but availability may be tighter at peak times.

Website +1847-875-9797 Directions

5843 W Strong St, Chicago, IL 60630

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the operator’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago taxi and car services. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a perfect score from hundreds of riders carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a taxi cost in Chicago? (2026)

River taxi fares are fixed and published, while airport car services typically quote a flat rate per trip rather than metering the ride.

Job	Typical price
Chicago Water Taxi, adult one way	$10
Chicago Water Taxi, senior one way	$5

Ranges compiled August 2026 from Chicago Water Taxi’s own published fares and reviewer-reported pricing. Airport car service rates are typically quoted per trip, so confirm the current flat rate with each operator before booking.

Serving all of Chicago

The operators above cover downtown Chicago, O’Hare and Midway airports, and more than 180 surrounding suburbs including Park Ridge and Des Plaines. Searching for a taxi service near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a taxi or car service

Is the quoted price a flat rate, and does it include tolls or parking fees?
How far in advance do you need the booking, especially for early or late flights?
Will the driver track my flight for delays?
What happens if my flight is canceled or significantly delayed?
Do you cover my specific suburb or only downtown Chicago?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these taxi and car services?

We started from taxi, limo, and airport car services in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these companies serves both O’Hare and Midway?

Chicago O’Hare airport taxi and limo and Chief Chicago Limo both cover trips to and from Midway as well as O’Hare, based on their published services.

How much does a taxi cost in Chicago?

The Chicago Water Taxi charges a flat $10 for adults one way along its river route. Airport car services quote a flat rate per trip rather than metering, so confirm pricing when you book. See the cost table above.

The bottom line

Chief Chicago Limo and Chicago O’Hare airport taxi and limo share the top rating here and are safe defaults for airport transfers, while Chicago Water Taxi is worth booking separately for river-corridor trips or sightseeing. Whoever you call, book ahead and confirm your flight details for pickup timing.

Best Personal Services in other cities

More categories in Chicago

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.

Get listed See pricing