Hourly Chauffeur Service in Chicago
Your Driver, Your Schedule
Sometimes you do not need a point-to-point ride. You need a driver who stays with you for hours while you handle business, run errands, or explore the city. Royal Carriage offers as-directed hourly chauffeur service with a professional driver and luxury vehicle at your disposal.
How Hourly Service Works
- Book your vehicle and time block (3-hour minimum)
- Driver arrives at your first location
- Go wherever you need — meetings, lunch, shopping, multiple stops
- Driver waits at each stop with the vehicle running
- Done when you say — extend on the spot if plans change
Hourly Rates
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly Rate | 3-Hr Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 1-3 | $89/hr | $267 |
| Premium SUV | 1-6 | $109/hr | $327 |
| Sprinter Van | 7-14 | $139/hr | $417 |
| Stretch Limo | 6-10 | $149/hr | $447 |
Rates include fuel and a professional uniformed chauffeur. Tolls and parking billed at cost.
Who Uses Hourly Service
Corporate executives booking back-to-back meetings across the Loop, River North, and the Magnificent Mile. Your driver knows where to stage at Willis Tower, the Aon Center, and 333 West Wacker.
Real estate agents showing properties across the North Shore. Hit five showings in Winnetka, Kenilworth, and Glencoe without driving between them.
Out-of-town visitors who want a private city tour. Your chauffeur knows the best photo spots at Buckingham Fountain, the Bean, and the Riverwalk.
Medical appointments where you need someone waiting outside Northwestern Memorial or Rush while you are inside for a procedure.
Shopping trips on Michigan Avenue or Oak Street where bags pile up and you need someone to load the trunk.
Service Area
Our hourly chauffeur service covers all of Chicago and the suburbs out to a 50-mile radius, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, Highland Park, and Hinsdale.
Book Hourly Service
Call (224) 801-3090 or book online. Specify your start time, starting location, and estimated hours. We handle the rest.
From the Driver's Seat
Chauffeur notes — Viktor, 5 years with Royal Carriage
On late-night returns to the suburbs I keep interior lights on 10% dim rather than full-off because passengers appreciate being able to see their bags and phones without the harsh click of the overhead. Small thing, but it's the difference between a 5-star and a tip-and-rebook.
Last updated: 2026-04-06. Route tested winter 2026.
Key Points
- Flat-rate pricing, no surge charges
- 24/7 dispatch, live Chicago-based staff
- Call (224) 801-3090 or book online at /book
- Licensed, insured, and background-checked chauffeurs
Transparent Pricing for Chicago Service
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Airport Transfer (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (Cadillac XTS / Lincoln Continental) | 1-3 | $95/hr | $125-165 |
| Luxury SUV (Cadillac Escalade / Chevy Suburban) | 1-6 | $125/hr | $165-225 |
| Stretch Limousine (10-pax) | 8-10 | $165/hr | Quote |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | 10-14 | $175/hr | $245-325 |
| Party Bus (20-pax) | 16-20 | $245/hr | Quote |
All rates include chauffeur, fuel, bottled water, and standard wait time. 20% gratuity customary. No hidden surge pricing — ever. Quoted rates valid 2026.
Vehicle Selection Guidance
Royal Carriage maintains a late-model fleet of sedans, SUVs, stretch limos, Sprinter vans, and party buses. Every vehicle carries commercial insurance well above the Illinois minimum, undergoes monthly safety inspections, and is detailed between runs. Chauffeurs complete a 40-hour training program covering Chicago geography, defensive driving, and concierge etiquette before their first solo run.
- Business attire standard: Chauffeurs arrive in suit and tie with a printed name placard if you request one.
- Child seats: Available at no charge with 24-hour notice — infant, convertible, and booster.
- Accessibility: Several SUVs are wheelchair-accessible with rear-entry ramps; request at booking.
- Flight tracking: We monitor every pickup against your flight number and adjust automatically for delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you include stops along the way?
Yes — sightseeing and photo stops are included in hourly bookings. Popular stops: the Bean, Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, the Riverwalk, and Willis Tower Skydeck.
Can you handle a full day of sightseeing?
Absolutely. A 6-8 hour charter is our most popular tourism package. We'll design an itinerary based on your interests (architecture, food, museums, neighborhoods) or follow yours.
Is this better than a tour bus?
It's a different experience. Group tours hit fixed stops on a schedule; a private Royal Carriage charter goes where you want, stays as long as you want, and skips anything that doesn't interest you.
Can you combine it with a boat tour or museum tickets?
Yes. We can pre-book Wendella, Shoreline, or Mercury cruise tickets, plus Art Institute and Field Museum fast-track entry, and include it all on one invoice.
What if it rains?
Your vehicle is your mobile shelter. We'll adapt the itinerary toward indoor attractions (Shedd, Field Museum, Art Institute) without changing the rate.
Do chauffeurs double as tour guides?
Our senior chauffeurs know Chicago deeply and are happy to narrate highlights. For a formal licensed tour guide, we can include one for an additional $75/hour.
Why Chicago Riders Choose Royal Carriage
We've been moving Chicagoans since 2009. Unlike rideshare, every Royal Carriage chauffeur is a W-2 employee, not a gig contractor — meaning consistent training, background-checked drivers, and accountability on every ride. Our dispatch runs 24/7 out of a staffed Chicago office (not an overseas call center), and the person who books your ride is the same person who'll answer if your flight gets rerouted to Milwaukee at 2 a.m.
We serve the entire Chicagoland area: downtown Loop, River North, West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and every North Shore and West Suburban community, plus O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) with full flight tracking.
Book Your Chicago Limo
Ready to ride? Reserve online in under 60 seconds or call our 24/7 dispatch.
- Book online: royalcarriagelimo.com/book
- Call/text: (224) 801-3090
- Email: dispatch@royalcarriagelimo.com
We confirm every reservation by text within 15 minutes and send your chauffeur's name, photo, and live location 30 minutes before pickup.
Last updated: 2026-04-07. Pricing subject to change. Book online or call (224) 801-3090 for a current quote.
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