Cheap Car Rentals at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)

Your session has expired. Please enter your details and search again.
errors.invalid_concur_awd,budget
We are sorry, the site has not properly responded to your request. Please try again. If the problem persists, please Contact Us.<{{vm.code}}> Reference Number <{{vm.referenceNumber}}>
You are successfully logged in. We have re-started your reservation to ensure your profile preferences are included.
{{vm.errMsgPast}}
Your Member Benefits Have Been Applied!   |   Start Your Reservation Below. Terms Apply

lbl.res.selectOne,budget

lbl.res.bookingFor,budget
Add Customer ID *
{{vm.reservationModel.personalInfoRQ.firstName}} {{vm.reservationModel.personalInfoRQ.lastName}}
{{vm.customer.firstName}} {{vm.customer.lastName}}
{{vm.reservationModel.personalInfoRQ.firstName}} {{vm.reservationModel.personalInfoRQ.lastName}}
{{vm.customer.wizardNumberMasked}}
Benefits Applied {{couponCount}}
Offer Codes {{couponCount}}*
Select Vehicle Type *
Your offer code is invalid. Learn Why?
Your Coupon can't be used for this reservation. Learn Why?
Purpose of Travel is a required field.
Please enter valid membership number.
Please provide a valid membership ID, or click the link indicating you do not have your membership ID, and provide your full name and address.
Please enter a valid corporate email address.
Request aborted as otp limit exhausted.
We are unable to process your request at this time.
We are unable to process your request at this time. Please return to the Homepage and start your process again or use the Worldwide Phone Number List to find your Budget Customer Service telephone number.
{{item.description}}

* Optional

Note: Rates are calculated based on details you provide. Modifications may change your rate, and if so, the Car Selection page will redisplay.

Continue

Save up to 10%

On a 5+ day rental
Details

Free Upgrade

Get a free upgrade on select vehicles
Details

$10 off

On a 3 day rental of $175+
Details
Your Member Benefits Have Been Applied! Start Your Reservation Below. Terms Apply

lbl.res.selectOne,budget

lbl.res.bookingFor,budget
Select My Car Continue

Verify Your AARP Status

Please enter the name and address linked to your AARP account.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)

Address:

10255 West Zemke Blvd,
Chicago, IL, Illinois, 60666, United States

Phone:

(1) 773-894-1900

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

Keydrop Location

If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.

fast-break-logo

Location Information

Where Is Budget Car Rental at Chicago O’Hare?

Fastbreak Service
Proceed to the Budget counter Fastbreak line/or normal line if no Fastbreak line designation/or follow directions to the Fastbreak Kiosk. Present identification and receive your rental agreement. The counter representative will give the customer the keys & directions to their car.
FASTBREAK RETURN: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return. You do not need to return to the counter to complete your rental. Record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box. A receipt will be e-mailed to you.
General Directions
COUNTER: The Airport Transit System (ATS) will take you to the car rental Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at 10255 West Zemke Blvd. Once you arrive, please proceed to our rental counter on floor 1 to complete the car rental agreement. A Budget agent will direct you to the vehicles which are located on floor 2 of the MMF.

LOCAL RENTERS: Please follow the airport signs for Car Rental Return signs to O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility to Parking Lot F; these will lead you to the facility.

CARS: Vehicles are located at 10255 West Zemke Blvd.
RETURNS: Car lot is located at 10255 West Zemke Blvd. Airline passengers will need to take the Airport Transit System (ATS) from the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) back to the terminal.
DRIVERS CIRCLE - FASTBREAK COUNTER: The Airport Transit System (ATS) will take you to the car rental Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at 10255 West Zemke Blvd. Once you arrive, please proceed to floor 2 and view the display board which will have your name and space number. If you have questions, please see a Budget agent in the Fastbreak office.
Fast break Return: We are a 24 hour operation; when returning Follow the airport signs for Car Rental Return signs to O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility to Parking Lot F to the Budget lot; there will be Customer Service employee to check you in. Your receipt will be e-mailed to you. Please remember to leave the keys in the vehicle and to take your personal belongings with you.
Airline passengers will need to take the Airport Transit System (ATS) from the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) back to the terminal.
After-hours Returns
We are a 24-hour operation; when returning follow the Car Rental Return signs to O'Hare's Multi-Modal Facility to Parking Lot F; there will be a Budget agent to check you in. Your receipt will be e-mailed to you. Please remember to leave the keys in the vehicle and to take your personal belongings with you.
For customers flying out they will need to proceed to the Airport Transit System (ATS) from the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) back to the terminal.

ORD Rental Car Return

You can find O’Hare Airport rental car return for Budget at the address listed above. Follow airport signs for Rental Car Return and Budget car rental.

ORD Car Rental

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is an ideal place to grab a rental car. Rent an economy car or van to visit the many nearby attractions in downtown Chicago, or we also offer a variety of SUVs rentals from the airport if you plan on loading up your gear to enjoy Lake Michigan. Whatever your transportation needs, we have an ORD car rental solution for you.

What is the best type of car to rent in Chicago?

Chicago’s nickname is the Windy City, so get a sturdy SUV if you’ll be here during the winter months or if you have a lot of cargo to transport. Whatever your transportation need, we have a variety of vehicles for you to choose from. We take our name, Budget, seriously so if you’re hunting for the cheapest car rental at the Chicago O’Hare Airport you’ll love our low rates. Submit your pickup and drop-off dates in the reservation form above to see the vehicles and prices available for your trip.

Economy Cars

Economy cars are great for your commuting needs. These small cars get excellent gas mileage and are easy to park.

 

Book Now

Full-Size Cars

Enjoy the fuel efficiency of a sedan with maximum legroom and comfort. Explore the Windy City with a full-size car.

 

Book Now

Intermediate SUV

SUV rentals are great for outdoor adventures. Within two hours of O’Hare Airport, you could be kayaking down the Chicago River. 

 

Book Now

Minivans

A minivan is ideal for groups of up to seven people and is especially convenient when traveling with children in car seats.

 

Book Now

Jeep Wranglers

Rent a Jeep and leave Chicago for some rural adventures like camping at Goose Lake Prairie National Park.

 

Book Now

Sports Cars

O’Hare car rental options include a wide variety of luxury vehicles. Explore Chicago’s exciting nightlife on Hubbard Street in a sports car rental. 

 

Book Now

Chicago O’Hare Airport Travel FAQs

The O’Hare Airport became famous in the mid-1900s when it was the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. ORD remained the world’s busiest airport from 1963 to 1998 and is still one of the busiest airports in the world today. (Source)

ORD has grown larger over the decades to accommodate passenger traffic. As of 2023, the airport features four terminals, nine concourses, and 213 gates to serve over 54 million annual passengers. Additionally, O’Hare Airport is a major hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. (Source)

No. While ORD was once the busiest airport in the United States, the title is currently held by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Currently, the Chicago O’Hare International Airport is considered the fourth busiest airport in the United States, behind the Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Denver airports. (Source)

Chicago O’Hare was initially called the Orchard Field Airport until 1949 when it was renamed to O’Hare after Edward O’Hare, an aviator and the U.S. Navy’s first recipient of a Medal of Honor during World War II. The ORD airport code was assigned while O’Hare operated under its original name. (Source)

Yes! Chicago’s Field Museum displays a skeleton model of a brachiosaurus at the Chicago O’Hare Airport. You can find the model in Terminal 1 and it’s pretty hard to miss: it’s four stories tall! (Source)

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions