Pheasant Run Resort and Spa is located in St. Charles, Illinois, which is about an hour from downtown Chicago. Chicago is serviced by two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway Airport (MDW) which primarily serves budget airlines. The Resort features free on-site parking.
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Airport Information | Car Rentals | Limousines/Vans | Shuttles/Taxis | Trains | Public Transportation | Driving Directions
Airport Information
| Midway Airport (773) 838-0600 website |
O'Hare International Airport (773) 686-2200 or (800) 832-6353 website |
Car Rentals
Hertz
At Pheasant Run Resort
630-762-9034
800-704-4473
Click here to Reserve a Car through Hertz
Avis
630-587-1945
800-331-1212
http://www.avis.com/
Enterprise
630-377-7800
800-rentacar
http://www.enterprise.com/
Limousines/Vans
A-1 Airport Limousine
630-833-3788
800-354-5849
http://www.a1limousine.com/
A Touch of Class Limo
(888) 330-4478
1-4 passengers - $71 to/from O'Hare, $98 to/from Midway, add $0.19/mile, $5 per extra passenger over four passengers
Silver Fox Limousine/Silver Fox Express
630-377-3805
800-339-3805
http://www.silverfoxlimousine.com/
http://www.silverfoxexpress.com/
Shuttles / Taxis
Not all cabs and shuttles will service the St. Charles area where Pheasant Run is located. Please be sure to check with the cab or shuttle company in advance to see if they have service to Pheasant Run Resort.
Quick Vanns
(630) 978-2667
http://www.quickvanns.com/pages/airport_shuttles.asp
Rates are for 4 people, $45-$50 to/from O'Hare, $55-$60 to/from Midway, +15% gratuity, $5 per extra passenger over four
(NOTE: 6/12/08 - The NAGW Board used this service and was happy with their service.)
American Limo
$60 1-way for up to 6 people in a PRIVATE car. (provided by David Williams)
http://www.americancoachlimousine.com/QuickRateLookUp_324.asp?RateCity=ST.CHARLESAirport Express
(888) 284-3826
303 Taxi
(847) 588-0303
Single passenger - $56 to/from O'Hare, $74 to/from Midway, $2per extra passenger
American Taxi
(847) 253-4411
Single passenger - $52 to/from O'Hare, $65 to/from Midway, $2 per extra passenger
American United Cab Co.
(773) 248-7600
Continental Airport Express
(312) 454-7800 or
(800) 654-7871
http://www.airportexpress.com/
Checker Taxi
(312) 243-2537
Family Cab
(630) 660-5378
Flash Cab
(773) 561-1444
Omega Airport Shuttle
(773) 483-6634
http://www.omegashuttle.com/
West Suburban Limo
(800) 942-5466
Single passenger - $51to/from O'Hare, $62 to/from Midway, $7 per extra passenger
Yellow Cab Co.
(312) 829-4222
Trains
Please contact Pheasant Run in advance to arrange your pick up from the train station.
Public Transportation
- Metra Commuter Rail: http://www.metrarail.com/
- CTA (Chicago Transit Authority): http://www.transitchicago.com/
- Downtown transportation centers and rail lines map: http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/maps/2007D.html
- Pace Chicago Suburban Transit: http://www.pacebus.com/
- Regional Trip Planner: http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/
When you arrive in Chicago, you will want to get to the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains run from both airports to downtown Chicago.
- From O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- http://www.flychicago.com/Ohare/OhareHomepage.shtm
- Follow the "Trains to City" signs
- Station located in the underground concourse between terminals
- Take CTA Blue Line to downtown
- Exit Washington Subway Station, then six blocks West to Metra Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Full fare: $1.75.
- Travel time: about 45 minutes.
- From Midway International Airport (MDW)
- http://www.flychicago.com/midway/MidwayHomepage.shtm
- Station located adjacent to airport terminal
- Take CTA Orange Line to downtown
- Exit Washington Elevated Station, then three blocks West to Metra Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Full fare: $1.75.
- Travel time: about 30 minutes.
- Amtrak
- http://www.amtrak.com/
- Several dozen inter-city trains arrive and depart daily.
- All Amtrak trains arrive downtown at Union Station
- From Union Station – two blocks North to Metra Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Greyhound
- http://www.greyhound.com/
- From downtown Greyhound Bus Terminal – one block East, five blocks North to Metra Ogilvie Transportation Center
Once at the Ogilvie Transportation Center you will:
- Take Metra Commuter Rail from Chicago, IL to Geneva, IL
- Train originates from Ogilvie Transportation Center downtown
- Route name: Union Pacific West Line terminating in Elburn
- Schedule and information at: http://metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_w/cnw_w.shtml
- Note: Not all trains stop at all stations. Refer to schedule to make sure your train stops at Geneva.
- Fare: Zone A to H, One-Way is $5.65 (Buy ticket at station or train conductor will charge additional $2.00). Please note that Metra does NOT accept credit cards.
- Travel time: approximately one hour.
- Exit at Geneva Stop (third from last)
- Pre-arrange for a hotel shuttle to take you from the Geneva train station to Pheasant Run
- Alternatively, take Pace Bus #802 north to Pheasant Run Resort. Fare: $1.50, Time: about 15 minutes.
Trip Planner:
- You may use the regional transportation trip planner at: http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/
- Start from “O’Hare Airport” or “Midway Airport” to “Geneva Metra” or “Pheasant Run Resort”
- The trip planner offers the shortest route but may include multiple transfers including the bus.
- For travelers new to Chicago, we recommend connecting downtown using the instructions above.
For maps, schedules and rates, please see the below sites.
CTA Info - http://www.transitchicago.com/
Metra Info - http://www.metrarail.com/
Driving Directions
From O'Hare International Airport
Take I-90 West to Route 59 South. Exit south on Route 59 and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (west) on North Avenue. The Resort is located 3 miles west of Route 59 on North Avenue (Route 64) on the south side of the street.
From Chicago
Take I-290 West to I-88 West. Continue west on I-88 to Farnsworth (Kirk) North. Exit north on Farnsworth (Kirk) and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (east) on North Avenue and continue approximately 1 mile. The Resort is located on the south side of the street.
From Chicago Midway
Take Cicero Avenue North to I-55 South. Get on I-55 South and continue to I-355 North. Exit onto I-355 North and continue to I-88 West. Exit onto I-88 West and continue to Farnsworth (Kirk) North. Exit north on Farnsworth (Kirk) and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (east) on North Avenue and continue approximately 1 mile. The Resort is located on the south side of the street.
From the South
Take I-294 North to I-88 West. Exit I-88 West at Farnsworth (Kirk Rd.) North and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (east) on North Avenue and continue approximately 1 mile. The Resort is located on the south side of the street.
or
Take I-55 North to I-355 North to I-88 West. Exit I-88 West at Farnsworth (Kirk Rd.) North and continue to North Avenue (Route 64). Turn right (east) on North Avenue and continue approximately 1 mile. The Resort is located on the south side of the street.
