VIP airport greeting goes beyond curbside pickup. Here's what the service includes at O'Hare and Midway.
What VIP Airport Greeting Includes
A professional greeter meets you inside the terminal at baggage claim, holding a placard with your name. They assist with luggage, guide you through the terminal, and escort you directly to your waiting vehicle. For international arrivals, the greeter can meet you just past customs. This eliminates confusion about pickup locations, especially at O'Hare where construction has shifted car service zones.
Meet-and-Greet at O'Hare (Terminal by Terminal)
Terminal 1: Greeter stations near carousel 1A/1B. Terminal 3: Near carousel 3H for American arrivals. Terminal 5 (International): Just outside the customs exit doors — this is where VIP greeting makes the biggest difference, as international travelers often emerge disoriented after long flights. Each greeter carries your confirmation details and coordinates by radio with the driver staging outside.
Midway VIP Greeting Service
Midway is simpler — one main baggage claim area. Your greeter meets you near the carousel entrance. From there, it's a 2-minute walk to the vehicle staging area on the lower level. Midway VIP greeting is especially useful for business travelers with tight connections to meetings downtown.
When to Book VIP Service vs Standard Curbside
Book VIP when: traveling with elderly family, arriving internationally, first time at O'Hare, have mobility concerns, or the trip is for a client who expects white-glove treatment. Standard curbside works fine for experienced travelers who know the terminals.
Book VIP Airport Greeting
VIP meet-and-greet adds $25 to any car service booking. Call (224) 801-3090 or reserve at /book.
From the Driver's Seat
Chauffeur notes — Viktor, 3 years with Royal Carriage
The Kennedy inbound from O'Hare gets ugly between 3:15 and 6:30 PM — I route clients through Cumberland to Lawrence to Ashland on Sprinter runs and shave 20+ minutes off. The Escalade handles the potholes on that stretch better than the sedans do.
Last updated: 2026-04-05. Route tested fall 2025.
Key Points
- Flat-rate pricing, no surge charges
- 24/7 dispatch, live Chicago-based staff
- Call (224) 801-3090 or book online at /book
- Licensed, insured, and background-checked chauffeurs
Transparent Pricing for Chicago Service
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Airport Transfer (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (Cadillac XTS / Lincoln Continental) | 1-3 | $95/hr | $125-165 |
| Luxury SUV (Cadillac Escalade / Chevy Suburban) | 1-6 | $125/hr | $165-225 |
| Stretch Limousine (10-pax) | 8-10 | $165/hr | Quote |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | 10-14 | $175/hr | $245-325 |
| Party Bus (20-pax) | 16-20 | $245/hr | Quote |
All rates include chauffeur, fuel, bottled water, and standard wait time. 20% gratuity customary. No hidden surge pricing — ever. Quoted rates valid 2026.
Vehicle Selection Guidance
Royal Carriage maintains a late-model fleet of sedans, SUVs, stretch limos, Sprinter vans, and party buses. Every vehicle carries commercial insurance well above the Illinois minimum, undergoes monthly safety inspections, and is detailed between runs. Chauffeurs complete a 40-hour training program covering Chicago geography, defensive driving, and concierge etiquette before their first solo run.
- Business attire standard: Chauffeurs arrive in suit and tie with a printed name placard if you request one.
- Child seats: Available at no charge with 24-hour notice — infant, convertible, and booster.
- Accessibility: Several SUVs are wheelchair-accessible with rear-entry ramps; request at booking.
- Flight tracking: We monitor every pickup against your flight number and adjust automatically for delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we set up a corporate account?
Yes. Monthly net-30 invoicing with a dedicated account manager, a reporting portal showing every ride, and consolidated billing across employees. Minimum $2,500/month activity.
Do your chauffeurs sign NDAs?
Every Royal Carriage chauffeur signs a standing NDA as a condition of employment. We regularly move C-suite executives, attorneys, and private equity principals where discretion is non-negotiable.
Can you provide multi-city coordination?
We partner with vetted affiliates in 40+ US cities for a smooth travel experience. Book through Chicago dispatch, ride in curated vehicles nationwide, receive one invoice.
What's the billing structure for roadshows?
Hourly with a daily cap. A typical 10-hour investor roadshow bills at the hourly rate up to the cap, then becomes all-inclusive. No overtime surprises.
How do you handle last-minute changes?
Dispatch is staffed 24/7 by Chicago-based agents. Text or call for routing changes, additional stops, or vehicle swaps — we're set up to react in under 10 minutes.
Is Royal Carriage TNC or limousine licensed?
We operate under Illinois Commerce Commission limousine authority (ICC #MC-LIMO-2019). That's a stricter license than TNC/rideshare — commercial insurance minimum $1.5M, driver background checks, vehicle inspection program.
Why Chicago Riders Choose Royal Carriage
We've been moving Chicagoans since 2009. Unlike rideshare, every Royal Carriage chauffeur is a W-2 employee, not a gig contractor — meaning consistent training, background-checked drivers, and accountability on every ride. Our dispatch runs 24/7 out of a staffed Chicago office (not an overseas call center), and the person who books your ride is the same person who'll answer if your flight gets rerouted to Milwaukee at 2 a.m.
We serve the entire Chicagoland area: downtown Loop, River North, West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and every North Shore and West Suburban community, plus O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) with full flight tracking.
Book Your Chicago Limo
Ready to ride? Reserve online in under 60 seconds or call our 24/7 dispatch.
- Book online: royalcarriagelimo.com/book
- Call/text: (224) 801-3090
- Email: dispatch@royalcarriagelimo.com
We confirm every reservation by text within 15 minutes and send your chauffeur's name, photo, and live location 30 minutes before pickup.
Last updated: 2026-04-07. Pricing subject to change. Book online or call (224) 801-3090 for a current quote.