Highland Park's Two Transportation Worlds
Highland Park serves two distinct transportation use cases. Daily corporate + summer Ravinia dominate the booking calendar:
- Year-round corporate / family — daily executive runs, ORD/MDW airport transfers, family movement, weddings at North Shore venues
- Ravinia Festival summer demand — June through September, Ravinia drives massive concert/picnic transportation demand for groups headed to the lawn or pavilion
These are very different operational profiles. Year-round needs sedan + SUV reliability. Ravinia needs Sprinters and party buses for groups of 8-30 with picnic gear.
Royal Carriage handles both, with Ravinia-specific protocols documented below.
Highland Park Flat-Rate Pricing
| Route | Sedan | SUV (Escalade ESV) |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park → ORD | $115 | $169 |
| Highland Park → Midway | $135 | $189 |
| Highland Park → downtown Chicago | $89 | $125 |
| Highland Park → Ravinia (3-min trip — hourly base) | $85/hr | $115/hr |
| Highland Park → Milwaukee airport (MKE) | $189 | $249 |
Book a Highland Park ride or call (224) 801-3090.
Ravinia Festival Transportation
Ravinia is open-air, mostly evening, mostly picnic-style. The transportation pattern:
- Pickup 5:00-5:30 PM — gate opens at 5 PM for picnics
- Show ends 10:00-10:30 PM
- Picnic gear: chairs, blankets, table, cooler, sometimes tent + table service for VIP lawn
Royal Carriage runs Ravinia transportation differently than other concert venues:
- Drop-off: Park Ave gate or Sheridan Rd, depending on subscription
- Pickup: predetermined corner; driver waits in adjacent parking
- Rain plan: covered alternative pickup spot at southwest gate
- Picnic gear: Sprinters and party buses have cargo space for full picnic setup
For a typical Ravinia evening with a group of 6-8: Cadillac Escalade ESV (5 hrs) = $575, includes pickup with picnic gear, drop, post-show wait, return.
Highland Park Wedding Transportation
North Shore weddings often hub at Highland Park hotels + venues:
- Bryant Cottage — historic Highland Park venue
- Highland Park Country Club — small-format weddings
- Old Elm Club (HP/Lake Forest border) — premier wedding venue
- Hyatt Regency Deerfield — adjacent hotel block
Most North Shore weddings use a Stretch Limo for bridal party + a Sprinter or two for guest shuttles. Book a wedding date.
Highland Park Corporate Accounts
Highland Park has heavy corporate concentration:
- Hyatt Regency Deerfield (corporate hotel block)
- Walgreens HQ (Deerfield, adjacent to HP)
- Multiple law firms in Highland Park downtown area
- Family offices — discretion-first transportation
Set up a corporate account for monthly billing, dedicated dispatch, and same-driver continuity.
Why Highland Park Customers Stay
We have 33 active Highland Park accounts. Repeat usage drivers:
- Ravinia-specific operational knowledge — we know the gate flow, the rain backup spot, the post-show traffic patterns
- Discretion — North Shore standards, professional chauffeurs, no small talk during executive calls
- Estate-pickup protocol — gated drives, side entrances, household routines
- Same-driver continuity for recurring runs
Book a Highland Park ride or call (224) 801-3090.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a ride with Royal Carriage?+
Book online at royalcarriagelimo.com/book-now for instant confirmation, or call (224) 801-3090. No credit card required to reserve. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
What areas do you serve?+
All of Chicago and suburbs within 60 miles, including O'Hare, Midway, North Shore, western suburbs, and Indiana border towns. Long-distance trips to Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and downstate Illinois available.
Are your rates flat or metered?+
All rates are flat and locked at booking. No surge pricing, no hidden fees. Tolls and standard gratuity are included. The price you see is the price you pay.
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