https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:03:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280606 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:03:06 +0000 rattles 2280606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The El from O'Hare is super easy. I would definitely do that if you don't want to bring seats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280559 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:26:23 +0000 CakeLady 2280559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that the El is the easiest option. There are also car services that can provide car seats. I would not suggest a taxi/uber ride without a car seat, there is lots of traffic, many bad/distracted drivers, and the airports are a long way from downtown - can be an hour or more in rush hour traffic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280526 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:50:08 +0000 looch 2280526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@butterbean: Does your toddler meet the height/weight requirements for the ride safer travel vest? Could be another option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280521 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:45:10 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2280521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should reconsider your opposition to the El (the metro). It is by far the easiest way to get from the airport into the city of Chicago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280518 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:43:23 +0000 Trailmix 2280518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Driving downtown in a city in a cab is one thing (we do it all the time without car seats because they don't go very fast, maybe 25 miles per hour tops) but the airport in Chicago is very far outside the city and your cab would have to go on a highway at faster speeds. I would do a car service and just request 2 car seats for those trips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280460 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:46:38 +0000 Smurfette 2280460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Hedgehog: I totally agree with this. Cabs are very aggressive drivers too. I wouldn't put in a car I was driving without a car seat let alone one where someone else is driving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280456 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:41:00 +0000 ChitownRo 2280456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second either the EL or bringing car seats. Sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280448 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:29:00 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 2280448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cabs aren't required to have carseats but I ask you this. If you aren't comfortable and it isn't safe putting your kids in YOUR car without a carseat, why would you put them in someone else's one without them? Honestly, IMO, just taking them and having some safe way to get the kids around, however majorly inconvenient, makes more sense for their sake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280425 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:05:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2280425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The airports are pretty far from downtown Chicago. I wouldn't be comfortable taking them in a cab with no seat on the highway for an extended trip like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280391 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:31:27 +0000 Mrs D 2280391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore my DD in a cab in Chicago...it was the best compromise we could make at the time.</p> <p>I second others in taking the El though...its the best bet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280386 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:27:55 +0000 birdofafeather 2280386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take the metro or bring my infant seat at the very least. I would not feel comfortable just holding onto my baby in a taxi. A huge risk not worth taking. How are you getting around once you're there? Walking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280266 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:03:03 +0000 Rockies11 2280266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're not required in cabs in Chicago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280263 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:01:15 +0000 Truth Bombs 2280263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would schedule a livery service or an Uber that would provide car seats. I wouldn't be comfortable with my kids in a cab (or any car) without proper car seats even if it was technically allowed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280255 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:00:13 +0000 Jess1483 2280255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why aren't you interested in the El? (what the metro is called.) It is by far the easiest way to get in from the airport, especially if there's traffic. I don't know about the laws for taxis, as I didn't have kids when I lived there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-tofrom-airport-in-chicago-without-carseats#post-2280244 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:56:16 +0000 butterbean 2280244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be traveling to Chicago in November with an infant and a toddler. We want to avoid bringing carseats with us so what would be the best way to get to our hotel from the airport?</p> <p>I don't want to take the metro. If we jumped into a cab, are they required to have carseats?</p> <p>Help! :) </p>