Chicago · Private chauffeur service
Black Car Service Chicago
Artisan Limo is a black car service in Chicago and the suburbs: a luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur, booked ahead at a price you see before you book. Choose an Executive Sedan, an S-Class or 7 Series, a Suburban or an Escalade for O'Hare and Midway transfers, business meetings, dinners and events. Black car rides start from $135, and hourly luxury car service starts at $120 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. Book online or call (888) 850-0420.
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Luxury sedans and SUVs · Professional chauffeur · Price shown before you book · Real-time flight tracking
- Black car rides
- Starting from $135. You see the price before you book.Black car service rates in Chicago
- Hourly luxury car service
- From $120 an hour with a 3-hour minimum.Hourly luxury car service
- Luxury sedans and SUVs
- An Executive Sedan, an S-Class or 7 Series, a Suburban or an Escalade, with a professional chauffeur.Black car vehicles
National rate card
Black car service rates in Chicago
You see the full price before you book. Sedans seat 2 passengers with 3 bags; SUVs seat 6 passengers with 6 bags.
| Vehicle | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $135 |
| Executive SUV — Suburban | $155 |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade | $185 |
| Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series | $235 |
- Starting fares are the minimum for each vehicle class, not a fixed airport or destination fare. Your complete price depends on the exact addresses, time and options, and you see it before you book. Required trip costs are included. Gratuity is optional.
| Vehicle | Per hour | 3 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $120 | $360 | $480 | $960 |
| Executive SUV — Suburban | $144 | $432 | $576 | $1,152 |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade | $165 | $495 | $660 | $1,320 |
| Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series | $200 | $600 | $800 | $1,600 |
- 3-hour minimum for hourly service. Extra time is billed in 30-minute steps at the same rate, approved by you and dispatch, subject to availability.
- Need the car for meetings or a day of stops? See hourly car service Chicago.
What it is
What is a black car service?
A black car service is a pre-booked ride in a luxury sedan or SUV driven by a professional chauffeur. Unlike a taxi or a standard rideshare, you book ahead, the price is set before the ride, and the chauffeur meets you at your address or tracks your flight at the airport.
Fleet
Black car vehicles
For 8 or more passengers, Jet, Executive and Limo Sprinters, Mini Coaches and Motorcoaches are available by written quote. For a party or a wedding, see our limo service Chicago.
Child seats are available in SUVs only, up to 2 per vehicle. Request them in advance with each child's age, weight and height. Child seats are subject to availability.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Airport runs and business travel |
| Luxury Sedan (S-Class / 7 Series) | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Executives, VIP guests and special evenings |
| Executive SUV (Suburban) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Families, extra luggage, winter gear and child seats |
| Luxury SUV (Escalade) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Small groups and VIP arrivals |
Uses
When Chicagoans book a black car
O'Hare and Midway transfers
Your chauffeur picks you up in the airport's lower-level lane for prearranged cars, and we track your flight. Domestic arrivals in a sedan or SUV include 60 minutes of waiting and international arrivals 90 minutes, counted from wheels-down. For Sprinters, vans and coaches, waiting is set in the written quote. An optional meet-and-greet is $25 for eligible airport arrivals.
Business travel
Client meetings in the Loop, River North, the West Loop or Oak Brook, with the car waiting between stops on an hourly booking. Approved corporate accounts get company invoicing and cost centers.
Dinners, shows and events
A luxury sedan to dinner on the Gold Coast, an Escalade to a gala on Michigan Avenue, a ride home after a game at the United Center.
A private driver for the day
Book the car and chauffeur by the hour for a full day across the city. See chauffeur service Chicago.
Vs Uber Black
Black car service vs Uber Black
Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives. For O'Hare specifically, read O'Hare car service vs Uber.
| Compare | Artisan black car service | Uber Black and similar app tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Complete price shown before you book | Set when you request; changes with demand |
| Booking | Booked ahead with a set pickup time | Requested in the app |
| Airport | Flight tracked, with included waiting | You request after you land |
| Vehicles | Sedans and SUVs, plus Sprinters and coaches by quote | Sedans and SUVs |
| Help | One concierge for the whole trip | In-app support |
Why Artisan
Why choose Artisan for black car service in Chicago
The price comes first
You see it before you book. Required trip costs are included and gratuity is optional.
Professional chauffeurs
Every ride has a professional chauffeur, and your concierge coordinates the details of your trip.
Flight tracking
Airline flights are tracked in real time.
One standard in six cities
Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, South Florida, Dallas and Atlanta.
How to book
Book in three steps
Enter your trip
Pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and bags. For airports, add the flight number.
Review your price
Choose a vehicle, see the complete trip price and send your request. Your card is saved, not charged. Sprinters and coaches get a written quote.
Ride
Artisan confirms your ride and charges the price you accepted. Your chauffeur meets you at the address, or at the airport on your actual arrival time.
Service area
Black car service across Chicago
We cover Chicago and the suburbs, including the Loop, River North, the Gold Coast, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, the West Loop, Hyde Park, Evanston, the North Shore, Oak Brook, Schaumburg and Naperville, plus O'Hare, Midway and the private airports. All services: car service Chicago.
Book
Book your black car
Enter your trip in the booking form to see your price, or call the concierge at (888) 850-0420.
Personal attention, every mile
Before you book
Black car service Chicago FAQ
For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.
Speak with the conciergeHow much is black car service in Chicago?
With Artisan Limo, a black car ride starts from $135 in an Executive Sedan, $155 in a Suburban, $185 in an Escalade and $235 in an S-Class or 7 Series. Hourly service is $120 to $200 an hour by vehicle, with a 3-hour minimum. You see the full price before you book.
How much does a black car service typically cost per hour?
With Artisan, $120 an hour for an Executive Sedan, $144 for a Suburban, $165 for an Escalade and $200 for an S-Class or 7 Series, with a 3-hour minimum. Extra time is billed in 30-minute steps at the same rate, approved by you and dispatch, subject to availability.
Is there a private black car service in Chicago?
Yes. Artisan Limo provides private black car service across Chicago and the suburbs. The car is booked for you alone, with a professional chauffeur and the price shown before you book.
What is considered a black car service?
A pre-booked luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur, priced before the ride. It differs from a taxi or standard rideshare because you book ahead and the chauffeur meets you at a set time and place.
What's the difference between black car service and luxury car service?
The terms mean the same thing: a chauffeur-driven luxury sedan or SUV. The Luxury Sedan (S-Class or 7 Series) and Luxury SUV (Escalade) are the top classes.
Where do black cars pick up at O'Hare?
According to O'Hare, black car pickups are on the lower level of all terminals, and prearranged cars meet passengers at designated areas in the lower-level center lane (lane 2). Call the concierge when you have your bags and we give you the car's description and door.
What is the best black car service?
Look for a service that shows the full price before you book, tracks your flight, spells out waiting time in writing and uses professional chauffeurs. Artisan Limo does all four.
Can I book a black car for someone else?
Yes. Enter the passenger's name and phone number. The passenger doesn't get an automatic message. Confirmations go to you, and the concierge uses the passenger's details to coordinate the pickup.
Is gratuity included?
Required trip costs are included in the price you see. Gratuity is optional.
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Policies and planning
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