Getting In, Getting Around Lombard

From I-88 exit Highland Ave. From I-294 take I-88 West and exit Highland Ave.

From O'Hare International Airport, take 294 South to I-88 West. Exit on Highland Ave. Typical taxi charge: 45.00 USD.From Midway Airport take Cicero Avenue North to I-55 South. I-55 to 355 North. Exit 355 at Butterfield Rd. Typical taxi charge: 50.00 USD.

A variety of car rental options are also available: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National are all represented at the airport. They are located on the lower level near baggage reclaim in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Many companies at the airport offer free shuttle buses to pick-up and drop-off areas. No car hire companies are available in Terminal 5, although courtesy telephones are available on the lower level of the terminal and can be used to book a car.

The Chicago Transit Authority offers public transportation services in the city. The buses, trains, subways and the famous elevated trains cover Chicago and 40 suburbs. A one ride card for bus or rail is $1.75. Passes are available for one day, 7 days or 30 days. A 7-day pass costs $20. Visitor passes are also available. A 1-Day Visitor Pass is $5. Children, seniors and disabled people receive discounts. Metra also offers public transportation services through the rail system. Fares are convenient and depend on the zones you travel within.

The Village of Lombard operates two quarterly permit lots and five daily fee lots for commuter parking purposes. (See map below) The lots are located near the Metra station in downtown Lombard. The number of spaces is limited so call 620-5700 for availability. Daily fee spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and may be purchased by depositing $1.25 in the pay boxes located at the entrance of each lot. The Village encourages commuters to take advantage of its bicycle locker rental program.