ORDUpdated September 25, 2026

Car rental at Chicago O'Hare airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD) and where to find them. The airport is 27 km from Chicago. See also the airport guide for general information.

All car rental agencies at O'Hare Airport are centralized in the modern Multi-Modal Facility (MMF), located at 10255 W. Zemke Blvd. To reach this area from any terminal, passengers board the complimentary 24-hour light rail ATS (Airport Transit System), which links all terminals with the rental car complex in just a few minutes.

Companies with counters in the MMF

Off-Airport Companies

The following companies do not operate permanent service counters inside the MMF, but run complimentary shuttles picking up passengers at Bus Bay 1 of the Multi-Modal Facility:

Vehicle Rental Requirements

When picking up a rental vehicle at Chicago O'Hare Airport, drivers must present standard legal documentation:

  • Driver's License: A valid, unexpired national driver's license in physical form. If your license is not printed in the Roman alphabet or in English, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required alongside your domestic license.
  • Minimum Age: Most major rental companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Drivers aged 21 through 24 are typically charged a daily young driver fee and may be restricted from renting select luxury, premium, or specialty vehicles.
  • Credit Card: An accepted credit card issued in the primary driver's name is required for the security deposit hold. If renting with a debit card, agencies may require proof of round-trip flight itineraries and place a higher security hold.
  • Passport & Travel Documentation: International travelers must show a valid passport and entry verification.
  • Insurance Coverage: Check whether third-party liability and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW) are provided by your policy, credit card, or must be added at the rental counter.

To secure guaranteed availability and preferential pricing during busy periods, consider booking your car rental reservation online well ahead of travel.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the ORD airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from ORD. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at ORD.

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