Name: All Star Limo Service
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: (708) 998-6336
Rating: 5

Chauffeur loading a suitcase and briefcase into a black sedan at dawn for an early Monday car service ride to Midway Airport, with the Chicago skyline behind.

19 October, 2026

The Mag Mile Lights, ZooLights and Christkindlmarket in One Evening, Without Parking or Driving Home in the Cold

Chicago, IL · Updated October 2026

Serving Chicago and the suburbs, from downtown, River North and Wicker Park to Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena and the Palos area, with rides to O’Hare and Midway. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (708) 998-6336 · allstarchicagolimo@gmail.com · book your ride online.

Quick answer: The easiest way to see Chicago’s holiday lights is an hourly car service that drives you from one display to the next. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is Saturday, November 21, 2026, ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo runs November 20 through January 3, and Christkindlmarket opens November 20 at Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville. With a chauffeur, you skip downtown parking, stay warm between stops and ride home without anyone having to drive.

The Season’s Big Displays

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. On Saturday, November 21, Michigan Avenue lights up for the season, and the lights stay on through the winter for evening drives and walks.

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo. From November 20 to January 3, the zoo fills with holiday lights after dark, and it’s one of the most popular family outings of the season.

Christkindlmarket. Chicago’s German-style holiday market opens November 20 at Daley Plaza in the Loop and at Wrigleyville. Many vendors are cash-only, so bring some with you. NBC Chicago has the full 2026 market schedule.

Holiday windows and the Loop. State Street and the Loop add their own lights and decorated windows, which look best from a slow drive.

Why Not Just Drive?

Holiday weekends bring heavy traffic downtown, packed parking garages and expensive event rates. Moving the car between Michigan Avenue, Lincoln Park and the Loop eats into your evening, and somebody still has to drive home late in the cold. An hourly car service in Chicago turns all of that into one booked evening.

The Real Difference Is Staying Warm

Chicago in December is cold. With a car service waiting at each stop, you can step out for the lights, walk the market for half an hour and climb back into a warm vehicle instead of standing on a corner waiting for a ride.

A Sample Car Service Evening

5:00 p.m. Pickup at home in the city or the suburbs.

5:45 p.m. Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza for gifts and a warm drink.

7:00 p.m. Dinner downtown, then a slow drive down the lit-up Magnificent Mile.

8:30 p.m. ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo.

10:00 p.m. Ride home while someone else drives.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Executive sedan, up to 3. A couple’s holiday date night with a private chauffeur.

SUV, up to 6. A family with room for shopping bags.

Sprinter, up to 14. Friend groups and extended family. A Sprinter van service keeps everyone together between stops.

Stretch Hummer, up to 22. Big groups and office outings, coordinated through group transportation in Chicago.

What It Costs

Hourly rates start at $80 per hour for an executive sedan, $95 for an SUV and $150 for a Sprinter, and most hourly rentals have a 3-hour minimum. Larger vehicles and holiday weekends vary, so you can compare Chicago car service rates or call for an exact quote.

Make It a Shopping Day Too

Plenty of groups use the same car service for the lights and a day of holiday shopping. If you’re heading out the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday on Michigan Avenue works especially well with a car waiting outside.

Book Early

Weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are some of the busiest of the year for car service in Chicago, and Sprinters and larger vehicles go first. When you call, have your date, pickup address, number of riders and the stops you want to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in 2026?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The lights stay up on Michigan Avenue through the winter.

When is ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo?
ZooLights runs from November 20, 2026, to January 3, 2027.

When does Christkindlmarket open?
The Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville markets open Friday, November 20, 2026. Daley Plaza runs through December 24, and Wrigleyville runs through December 31.

How much does an hourly car service cost for a lights tour?
Hourly rates start at $80 per hour for an executive sedan, $95 for an SUV and $150 for a Sprinter, and most hourly rentals have a 3-hour minimum.

Can the chauffeur wait while we walk around?
Yes. On an hourly booking, your chauffeur and vehicle stay with you for the full booked time, so you can stop, walk and move on without parking.

Can you pick us up in the suburbs?
Yes. Pickups are available across Chicago and the suburbs, including Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort and Mokena.

How do I book?
Book online or call (708) 998-6336. We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Find Out Which Ride Fits Your Holiday Night

Whether you need a sedan for two or a Sprinter for the whole family depends on your group and your plans, not on who has to drive home. Book your holiday lights ride online or call (708) 998-6336. Still have questions? Reach out directly.

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