Chicago Limousine & Chauffeur Service

Hourly Limo Service in Chicago

Hourly limo service in Chicago keeps one chauffeur and one vehicle with you for the time you reserve, ideal for nights out, errands, appointments and days with stops you cannot time precisely.

Overview

Reserve the time, not just the trip

With hourly limo service, you book a block of time instead of a single journey. One chauffeur and one vehicle stay with you from the first pickup to the final drop-off, and the stops in between are yours to decide, including the ones you only think of halfway through the evening. You are paying for availability rather than distance.

It suits anything with an uncertain ending: a dinner that might turn into a show, a shopping afternoon on the Magnificent Mile, a round of property viewings, or a family visit with several homes to call on. There is no need to rebook each leg or stand outside waiting for a ride to appear. The same chauffeur knows the plan from start to finish.

Vehicles range from luxury sedans and SUVs to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for larger groups and our stretch limousines for celebrations. Tell us your rough plan and we will suggest the vehicle and the number of hours that make sense for it. A rough plan is enough; you do not need every stop decided in advance.

At a glance

Best for

Nights out, errands, appointments, sightseeing and multi-stop days

Vehicles

Lincoln Navigator, GMC Yukon XL Denali, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Hummer Stretch Limo

Airports

O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW), with stops before or after

How to book

Call 708-446-3103 or request a quote

Benefits

Why book by the hour

Flexible stops

Add, skip or reorder stops as the day unfolds, within the hours reserved. Your chauffeur adjusts the route instead of you starting a new booking.

Car stays close

The vehicle waits nearby while you are inside, so leaving a restaurant, store or venue means walking straight out to your car.

Easy nights out

Move between dinner, a show and a late drink without parking, ride apps or anyone in your group having to stay sober to drive.

Errands and visits

Appointments, shopping and family visits fit neatly into one booking, with a safe place in the vehicle to leave shopping bags between stops.

Planning

How to plan hourly limo service

Estimating hours is the main planning question with hourly limo service. Add up the time at each stop, then allow for driving between them and a cushion for traffic or a longer dinner. Evenings around the Loop, River North and the theater district can be slow near showtimes, and Choose Chicago is handy for checking what is on. Ask whether a minimum applies when you request your quote. It is usually better to reserve slightly more time than you think you need, because running out of time halfway through the evening is the bigger inconvenience.

If your day is really one ride out and one ride back hours later, two separate trips may be simpler. Our hourly vs point-to-point comparison explains when each makes sense, and our point-to-point transportation page covers single transfers. For sightseeing, our private city tours combine hourly time with a planned route. A quick checklist:

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van outside McCormick Place
How it works

Booking time with a chauffeur

I

Outline your plans

Call 708-446-3103 or send a quote request with your start time, rough stops, group size and how long you expect to need the car.

II

Agree hours and vehicle

We suggest a vehicle and number of hours, confirm the price and settle every detail before the chauffeur arrives.

III

Enjoy the time

Your chauffeur follows your lead, driving where you need, waiting while you are inside and taking you home at the end.

Fleet options

Popular vehicles for hourly bookings

Black Lincoln Navigator on a tree-lined Chicago street
For a night out

Lincoln Navigator

Small groups · Hotel transfers · Nights out

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van outside a Chicago building
For a larger group

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Large groups · Corporate teams · Conventions

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For a celebration

Hummer Stretch Limo

Prom · Birthdays · Bachelor parties

FAQs

Hourly limo service FAQs

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Minimums can depend on the vehicle, the date and the type of event. Ask us when you request your quote and we will tell you what applies, along with an estimate of how many hours your plans are likely to need.

Yes. Within the hours reserved, you can add, skip or reorder stops; just let your chauffeur know as plans change. If you expect a long day, mention it up front so the right amount of time is included in your quote. Hourly limo service is designed for exactly this kind of flexibility.

Plans sometimes run long. Ask how extra time is handled when you book, and on the day tell your chauffeur or call 708-446-3103 as early as possible. Extending depends on vehicle availability, so earlier notice is always better.

Yes. If you need to stop at an office or hotel before or after a flight, an hourly booking keeps the same vehicle throughout. Share your flight number so timing is planned around the arrival. Our airport car service page has more.

Sedans, SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and our stretch limousines can all be reserved by the hour. The right choice depends on group size and the occasion; see the fleet page for a description of each vehicle. If you are unsure, tell us the group size and occasion and we will recommend one.

Book

Plan your hourly ride

Call 708-446-3103 or request a quote with your rough plan, and we will suggest hours, a vehicle and a price for your hourly limo service.