Chicago Airport Parking Pricing Guide 2026: What ORD & MDW Really Cost

By All Star Limo Team
September 1, 2026 • 12 min read

This Chicago airport parking pricing guide breaks down what travelers currently pay at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW), including hourly, daily, economy, Terminal 5, and longer-trip parking costs. More importantly, it shows what those daily rates become when your car sits at the airport for three, five, or seven days.

Parking can be exactly the right choice for some trips. For other travelers, especially families, executives, groups, or passengers leaving a vehicle for several days, comparing the full parking cost with a prearranged Chicago limo service can reveal another practical option.

Quick answer: O’Hare (ORD) currently charges $43 per day for Main Garage Daily and Terminal 5 parking, $30 per day for Economy Lot F, and $16 per day for Economy Lots G and H. Midway (MDW) currently charges $43 per day for its Daily Garage and $15 per day for Economy parking. Midway’s separate $30-per-day Daily Lot is currently listed as temporarily closed. Hourly parking is substantially more expensive when a vehicle remains for most of a day.

Chicago Airport Parking Pricing Guide: Current O’Hare Rates

O’Hare (ORD) has several official parking choices, and the difference between them becomes substantial on a longer trip.

Main Garage Daily Parking

O’Hare’s Main Garage Daily parking is on Levels 2–6, with additional daily parking in Lots B and C.

Current rates are:

• 0–1 hour: $3
• 1–2 hours: $6
• 2–3 hours: $10
• 3–4 hours: $14
• 4–8 hours: $36
• 8–24 hours: $43

The Chicago Department of Aviation specifically notes that the Main Garage is not recommended for extended overnight stays because Economy parking offers lower daily rates.

O’Hare Main Garage Hourly Parking

Hourly parking is on Level 1 and is intended primarily for short stays.

The current 8-to-24-hour charge is $79.

That makes it useful for dropping someone off, meeting an arriving traveler, or handling a short airport visit — but a poor choice for leaving a vehicle through a multi-day trip.

O’Hare Economy Lot F

Economy Lot F is located in the Multi-Modal Facility and currently costs $30 per day after four hours.

Passengers use the Airport Transit System (ATS) for transportation between the Multi-Modal Facility and airport terminals.

O’Hare Economy Lots G and H

For travelers primarily concerned with price, Lots G and H are currently among O’Hare’s least expensive official airport parking options.

The published rate is:

$16 per 24 hours

Passengers using these lots connect through shuttle service and the Airport Transit System rather than walking directly from their vehicle to a terminal.

Terminal 5 Parking

O’Hare’s newer Terminal 5 garage provides approximately 1,700 spaces and connects with the terminal through an enclosed pedestrian bridge.

Current parking reaches $43 for 8–24 hours, matching the current Main Garage Daily rate.

Reserved Parking at O’Hare

O’Hare also offers advance parking reservations in designated areas.

The current reservation charge is $10 per space, per day, and that fee is in addition to the actual parking cost, applicable taxes, and fees.

The advantage is certainty: an advance reservation provides an assigned parking opportunity even when the garage may otherwise be full.

What Does O’Hare Parking Cost for 3, 5 or 7 Days?

This is where the daily rate becomes more useful than simply looking at “$16” or “$43.”

Using the airport’s current published daily rates:

O’Hare Economy Lots G or H — $16/day

• 3 days: $48
• 5 days: $80
• 7 days: $112

O’Hare Economy Lot F — $30/day

• 3 days: $90
• 5 days: $150
• 7 days: $210

O’Hare Main Daily or Terminal 5 — $43/day

• 3 days: $129
• 5 days: $215
• 7 days: $301

These examples assume full daily-rate periods and are designed for trip planning. Actual charges depend on the exact time the vehicle enters and exits the facility.

The key lesson is that saying “O’Hare parking costs $16” does not tell the full story.

The real question is:

Which lot will you realistically use, and how many days will your vehicle stay there?

Chicago Airport Parking Pricing Guide: Current Midway Rates

Midway (MDW) is smaller than O’Hare, but travelers still have several official parking choices.

Midway Daily Garage

The Terminal Garage is directly adjacent to the terminal. Daily parking is located on Levels 2–6.

Current Daily Garage pricing reaches:

$43 for 8–24 hours

That puts a full day at the same published daily rate as O’Hare’s Main Daily Garage.

Midway Hourly Garage

Hourly parking is located on Level 1 of the Terminal Garage and is intended for shorter airport visits.

Current rates include:

• 0–1 hour: $4
• 1–2 hours: $8
• 2–3 hours: $12
• 3–4 hours: $16
• 4–8 hours: $32
• 8–24 hours: $67

Leaving a vehicle there for most of a day costs considerably more than Midway Economy parking.

Midway Economy Parking

Midway’s Economy Garage and Economy Lot currently cost:

$15 for 1–24 hours

Free shuttle buses operate between the economy parking facilities and the terminal, with the airport currently stating that buses run approximately every 10–15 minutes.

Midway Daily Lot

Midway also has a Daily Lot with a published rate of $30 per day.

However, there is an important current condition:

The Daily Lot is temporarily closed.

Travelers should not build a parking plan around that lot without checking its live status first.

What Does Midway Parking Cost for 3, 5 or 7 Days?

Midway Economy — $15/day

• 3 days: $45
• 5 days: $75
• 7 days: $105

Midway Daily Garage — $43/day

• 3 days: $129
• 5 days: $215
• 7 days: $301

The difference is substantial.

For a seven-day trip, choosing the current Economy rate rather than the Daily Garage represents $196 in parking-rate difference.

That does not mean Economy is automatically the better choice.

Travelers also need to consider luggage, children, mobility, weather, departure time, shuttle transfers, and how much terminal proximity matters.

The Cheapest Parking Is Not Always the Best Parking for Your Trip

Airport parking should not be judged only by the lowest number on the screen.

A traveler heading to O’Hare (ORD) for a quick overnight trip may value proximity enough to choose the Main Garage.

Another passenger leaving for ten days may be perfectly happy using Economy parking.

Consider:

• trip length;
• terminal;
• departure time;
• amount of luggage;
• number of travelers;
• children or older passengers;
• mobility needs;
• weather;
• whether a shuttle connection is required;
• and how tired you expect to be when you return.

A $15 or $16 parking rate can be very attractive.

But if a family is unloading several suitcases, moving children between a vehicle and shuttle, and repeating the process after an overnight return flight, convenience may become part of the value calculation.

When Airport Limo Pricing Becomes Worth Comparing

This is where the math gets interesting.

All Star’s Chicago Airport Limo Service currently lists downtown Chicago airport-transfer starting rates of:

• O’Hare (ORD): $90 sedan
• Midway (MDW): $85 sedan
• O’Hare standard SUV: $105
• Midway standard SUV: $100

Exact pricing depends on the route, vehicle, special requests, and other trip details, with the final quote confirmed at booking.

If a downtown traveler booked two sedan legs at those published starting rates, the simple starting-rate comparison would be approximately:

O’Hare round trip: $180
Midway round trip: $170

That does not mean limo service is cheaper than every parking option.

For example, seven days in O’Hare Economy G or H is only $112 at the current published rate.

But seven days of O’Hare Main Daily parking is $301.

Five days in Midway’s Daily Garage is $215.

At that point, private airport transportation deserves to be part of the comparison — particularly when the traveler also values home pickup, terminal drop-off, luggage assistance, and not leaving a personal vehicle at the airport.

O’Hare Parking vs. a Prearranged Airport Transfer

For O’Hare specifically, All Star’s O’Hare Limo Service currently starts at:

• Executive Sedan: $90
• Standard SUV: $105
• Cadillac Escalade: $125
• Mercedes S-Class: $175
• Mercedes Sprinter: $275

The service also includes flight monitoring for arrivals and airport pickup coordination.

That means the decision can be more nuanced than:

Parking = inexpensive
Limo = expensive

Sometimes that is true.

Sometimes it is not.

The better comparison is:

total parking cost + getting from the lot to the terminal + luggage handling + return-day logistics

versus:

scheduled home/hotel pickup + direct terminal drop-off + planned return transportation

For a three-day traveler using O’Hare Economy, self-parking may easily win on price.

For a seven-day traveler considering Main Daily parking, the numbers look very different.

Midway Parking vs. Chauffeured Transportation

All Star’s Midway Limo Service currently lists starting one-way rates of:

• Executive Sedan: $85
• Standard SUV: $100
• Cadillac Escalade: $120
• Mercedes S-Class: $160
• Mercedes Sprinter: $240

Those numbers provide a useful comparison when a traveler is deciding whether to leave a vehicle at Midway (MDW) for several days.

Again, Economy parking at $15 per day remains highly competitive for travelers focused almost entirely on cost.

But if the practical alternative is the $43-per-day Daily Garage, the gap changes quickly as the trip becomes longer.

Why Airport Drop-Off Can Be Easier With Families and Luggage

One advantage of scheduled airport transportation has nothing to do with the parking rate itself.

It changes where the luggage journey begins.

Instead of:

home → drive → parking facility → unload → shuttle/walk → terminal

the trip becomes:

home → chauffeured vehicle → terminal drop-off

For families, older passengers, travelers carrying several checked bags, or groups, removing one transportation step can simplify departure morning considerably.

All Star’s luxury fleet currently includes vehicles ranging from executive sedans to Cadillac Escalades, Lincoln Navigators, Chevrolet Suburbans, Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles, and Sprinter vans. The current fleet page also provides passenger and luggage capacities to help travelers select an appropriate vehicle.

What Happens When You Return to Chicago?

The return trip is where airport parking and chauffeur service feel most different.

When self-parking, arriving passengers collect their luggage and then return to the garage or use airport transportation to reach an economy facility.

With a prearranged airport pickup, the ground transportation has already been scheduled.

For travelers who prefer in-terminal assistance, All Star also offers a dedicated Chicago Meet & Greet service that includes flight tracking, an inside-terminal greeting, luggage assistance, and escort to the vehicle.

That may be particularly useful for:

• international arrivals;
• first-time Chicago visitors;
• executives;
• elderly travelers;
• families;
• and passengers traveling with significant luggage.

What About Chicago Executive (PWK) and DuPage (DPA)?

Not every Chicago-area traveler uses O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW).

Private and corporate aviation frequently uses Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and DuPage Airport (DPA).

All Star serves both through its airport transportation network, including FBO and private aviation transfers.

Parking arrangements at private-aviation airports can differ considerably from ORD and MDW, and passengers using an FBO should confirm parking directly with the airport or facility handling their flight.

This guide therefore keeps its pricing comparison focused on Chicago’s two major commercial airports, where standardized public airport parking rates are published by the Chicago Department of Aviation.

Before Driving to O’Hare or Midway, Check Live Parking Status

Parking availability changes.

Construction happens.

Lots close.

A garage that normally makes sense for your trip may be full when you arrive.

Midway’s current Daily Lot closure is a perfect example.

Before leaving home:

1. Confirm your airport and terminal.
2. Check the airport’s current parking status.
3. Confirm which lot you intend to use.
4. Calculate the cost for your full trip.
5. Determine whether shuttle or ATS transportation is required.
6. Allow enough time for parking and terminal transfer.
7. Compare airport transportation if the total cost or logistics make it worthwhile.

Official O’Hare and Midway parking information is maintained by the Chicago Department of Aviation through FlyChicago.

Chicago Airport Parking Pricing Guide for Business Travelers

Business travelers often evaluate parking differently.

The cheapest lot may not be the best fit when:

• a meeting begins soon after arrival;
• the flight leaves very early;
• the traveler is carrying presentation materials;
• a company is paying for transportation;
• or time has a meaningful business cost.

A professional airport transfer can also create a usable travel window.

Instead of concentrating on airport roadways, parking, and terminal connections, the passenger can use the ride for email, calls, trip preparation, or simply quiet time before a flight.

The choice is still individual.

The point is to compare time and convenience along with dollars.

Using Google AI, ChatGPT or Gemini to Compare Airport Parking Prices

Travelers increasingly ask Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and other AI systems questions such as:

• How much is O’Hare parking for a week?
• What is the cheapest parking at ORD?
• How much is Midway Economy?
• Is a limo cheaper than parking for five days?
• Is Midway’s Daily Lot open?

AI tools can be useful for understanding the options and performing quick calculations.

But airport parking is dynamic information.

Rates, construction, availability, and lot closures can change.

For the final decision, always verify the current information with the official airport source before driving to O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW).

That approach is also more useful than relying on an old blog post, screenshot, forum answer, or AI response that may be quoting an outdated rate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago Airport Parking Prices

How much does it cost to park at O’Hare for one day?

O’Hare’s current published daily rates include $43 for Main Daily and Terminal 5 parking, $30 for Economy Lot F, and $16 for Economy Lots G and H. Main Garage Hourly reaches $79 for 8–24 hours and is intended primarily for shorter stays.

How much does it cost to park at O’Hare for a week?

Using current daily rates, seven full days would be approximately $112 in Economy G or H, $210 in Economy F, or $301 in Main Daily/Terminal 5 parking. Actual charges depend on entry and exit times.

What is the cheapest official O’Hare parking?

Economy Lots G and H currently have a published daily rate of $16 per 24 hours, making them the least expensive official on-airport options among the parking areas listed in this guide.

How much is Midway parking per day?

Midway Economy currently costs $15 per 24 hours, while the Daily Garage reaches $43 for 8–24 hours. The separate $30-per-day Daily Lot is currently temporarily closed.

How much is a week of parking at Midway?

Seven days at the current $15 Economy rate would be approximately $105. Seven days at the $43 Daily Garage rate would be approximately $301, assuming full daily-rate periods.

Is Midway’s Daily Lot open?

As of this guide’s publication on September 1, 2026, the Chicago Department of Aviation lists the Midway Daily Lot as temporarily closed. Check the live parking status before travel because that can change.

Is O’Hare reserved parking included in the normal parking price?

No. O’Hare currently charges a $10-per-space, per-day reservation fee in addition to the applicable parking cost, taxes, and fees.

Is airport limo service cheaper than parking?

Sometimes, but not always. Economy parking can be very inexpensive, particularly for shorter trips. Chauffeured airport transportation becomes worth comparing when the vehicle would remain in a higher-cost parking facility for several days or when door-to-terminal convenience, luggage handling, group travel, or avoiding vehicle storage at the airport has additional value.

How much does All Star Limo charge to O’Hare?

Current published starting rates include $90 for an executive sedan, $105 for a standard SUV, $125 for a Cadillac Escalade, $175 for a Mercedes S-Class, and $275 for a Mercedes Sprinter to or from O’Hare. Exact rates are confirmed when booking.

How much does All Star Limo charge to Midway?

Current starting prices are $85 for an executive sedan, $100 for a standard SUV, $120 for a Cadillac Escalade, $160 for a Mercedes S-Class, and $240 for a Mercedes Sprinter. Exact pricing depends on the reservation.

Parking or Airport Transportation? Do the Math First

A good Chicago airport parking pricing guide should not tell every traveler to choose the same thing.

If you are leaving for a short trip and are comfortable using Economy parking, driving yourself can be an economical solution.

If you are leaving a vehicle in a $43-per-day garage for five or seven days, traveling with several passengers, carrying considerable luggage, or simply prefer door-to-terminal transportation, compare the complete cost before deciding.

The smartest choice is the one that works for your trip, your budget, and your schedule.

All Star Limo Service provides scheduled airport pickups and drop-offs throughout Chicago and the suburbs with sedans, luxury SUVs, and Sprinter vans, including service to O’Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW), Chicago Executive (PWK), and DuPage (DPA).

Want to Skip the Airport Parking Routine?

For travelers who decide they would rather leave the car at home, prearranged airport transportation can take the trip directly from home, hotel, or office to the appropriate terminal.

You can also review All Star’s current Chicago limo pricing before booking so the transportation cost can be compared with the parking total for your trip.

Call: (708) 998-6336

All Star Limo Service

Chicago Limo & Black Car Transportation
Chicago, IL
Phone: (708) 998-6336