Joliet is one of the suburbs where O'Hare and Midway deserve a real side-by-side comparison. The published sedan fares are only a few dollars apart, so the smarter airport choice usually comes down to flight schedule, airline and traffic direction.
All Transportation Options From Joliet
| Option | Cost to ORD | Cost to MDW | Door-to-Door? | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Taxi | $105 sedan / $120 minivan | $108 sedan / $123 minivan | Yes | ORD ~55–65 min / MDW ~40–50 min |
| Uber / Lyft | Live app price — varies by demand | Live app price — varies by demand | Yes | ORD ~55–65 min / MDW ~40–50 min |
| Metra / train + CTA or Pace | ~$8–12 | ~$7–9 | No — transfer(s) required | ORD ~2 hr / MDW ~1 hr 20 min |
| Shared / Private Shuttle | Provider quote — availability varies | Provider quote — availability varies | Depends on service | ORD ~75–120 min / MDW ~60–95 min |
| Drive & Park | Parking + gas/tolls | Parking + gas/tolls | No — parking/terminal transfer remains | ORD ~55–65 min / MDW ~40–50 min + parking time |
Taxi fares above use the current published base sedan rate, with the site's +$15 minivan add-on. Rideshare pricing is intentionally shown as variable because app fares change by time and demand. Transit fares and travel times are approximate planning ranges and should be checked against the current operator schedule before travel.
Drive Times: Joliet to O'Hare by Time of Day
| Departure Time | Typical Planning Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00am–6:30am | 50–60 min | Lighter I-55/I-294 traffic |
| 6:30am–9:00am | 65–85+ min | Morning commuter traffic can add time |
| 9:00am–3:30pm | 55–65 min | Typical off-peak planning range |
| 3:30pm–6:30pm | 70–95+ min | Evening congestion can affect multiple corridors |
| 6:30pm–midnight | 50–65 min | Usually improves after rush |
These are planning ranges, not guaranteed travel times. Construction, crashes, weather, event traffic and O'Hare terminal congestion can change the trip on any day.
Joliet to Midway Airport
Midway is geographically more natural for many Joliet trips, and your current published sedan fare is $108 compared with $105 to O’Hare. Because the ground fares are nearly identical, the better flight schedule or airfare should usually decide which airport you use.
View Joliet to Midway airport service → · Compare O'Hare vs Midway →
I-55 and I-294 Make Traffic the Real Variable
Most Joliet-to-O'Hare trips move northeast using I-55 and the I-294 corridor. The normal drive is around 55 minutes, but the route crosses several commuter zones, so morning and afternoon flights need a larger road buffer.
Metra Works, but O'Hare Is Not the End of the Line
Joliet has rail service into downtown Chicago, but reaching ORD still requires another CTA connection. It can work when minimizing cost matters more than door-to-terminal time.
For pricing and booking, use the Joliet to O'Hare service page →.
Nearby Will County O'Hare Rates
| City | Published Sedan Rate |
|---|---|
| Joliet | $105 |
| Plainfield | $98 |
| Lockport | $102 |
| Romeoville | $95 |
| Bolingbrook | $85 |
Joliet Airport Transportation Verdict
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