Connecting O’Hare and downtown Chicago in 15 minutes

The first airport express train in the U.S.

  • 15-minute express service between O’Hare and downtown, with trains every 15 minutes

  • Safe, quiet, clean and reliable

  • More affordable than rideshares and taxis

  • Optimized traveler experience

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Fast &
Whisper-Quiet

O’Hare Flyer’s battery electric trains on continuous rail will be whisper quiet both inside and out.

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Comfortable & Convenient

O’Hare Flyer is safe, clean and reliable. Trains feature ample storage space for luggage and make travel in and out of Chicago far more convenient.

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Economic Engine

Developed by Chicagoans, O’Hare Flyer honors the city’s heritage as a rail capital, powers the city’s economic engine and enhances Chicago as a convention and corporate headquarter destination.

The Project Team

Our team brings together a mix of deeply experienced operators and innovators from a broad range of industries including rail and other transportation, civic leadership, government, energy and banking.

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