Car Rental in Chicago

Northern Chicago includes neighborhoods such as Uptown, Andersonville, and Edgewater, with 4 car rental companies and a location 10–15 km north of The Loop. The area offers good access to the highway network and Lake Shore Drive heading north. From northern Chicago you can reach Evanston and Northwestern University in 15 minutes' drive north, and the Ravinia Festival grounds in Highland Park in 40 minutes via I-94.

Lake Shore Drive along the lake provides a spectacular route south toward downtown. With 4 car rental companies you have good options – compare prices online as they can vary significantly. Northern Chicago is ideal for driving north along the North Shore to Wilmette and the Bahá'í Temple, just 20 minutes away.

Avoid Lake Shore Drive during rainy weather with strong winds off the lake. How do I get from northern Chicago to O'Hare airport? Via I-90/94 west it takes 30–45 minutes depending on where in northern Chicago you start.

Is it possible to rent a car for a day trip to Wisconsin? Absolutely, Milwaukee is 145 km north and reached in 90 minutes, while Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is reached in 100 minutes via I-94. Which car rental company in northern Chicago has the best hours?

Hours vary – check when booking, but Enterprise and Hertz typically have the longest hours in the northern area.

We compare prices from all major providers at Chicago North so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.