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Graduation limo Chicago — Lincoln stretch limousine and party bus

Graduation Limo Chicago

Royal Carriage runs graduation limo service across Chicago and 50+ suburbs every May and June. Stretch limos from $164/hr, party buses from $309/hr, and Cadillac Escalade SUVs from $165/hr — all professionally chauffeured, flat-rate, and no peak-pricing surcharges. 4.9 stars from 512+ riders. Book 3–4 weeks ahead. Call (224) 801-3090.

Rated 4.9 stars by 512+ riders · Northwestern, UIC, DePaul & more · Stretch · Party Bus · SUV

4.9 Stars · 512+ ReviewsStretch from $164/hrParty Bus from $309/hrFlat-Rate — No SurgeBook 3–4 Weeks Ahead

Graduation limo pricing in Chicago: stretch limo $164/hr (4-hour min), party bus $309/hr (4-hour min), Cadillac Escalade SUV $165/hr (3-hour min), Mercedes Sprinter $179/hr (3-hour min). Prices verified May 2026. Call (224) 801-3090 for group rates and availability.

Graduation Transportation for Every Chicago School

May and June pull us to ceremony venues across the entire metro — lakefront universities, suburban high school arenas, and everything in between.

Northwestern University

Evanston

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

Near West Side

DePaul University

Lincoln Park

Loyola University Chicago

Rogers Park

University of Chicago

Hyde Park

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bronzeville

Allstate Arena

Rosemont — High School Ceremonies

NOW Arena

Hoffman Estates — High School Ceremonies

Rosemont Theatre

Rosemont — HS & College Events

The most common graduation booking is a family sedan or SUV: pickup at home, drive to the ceremony, wait during the event, then a celebration dinner downtown. A typical 5-hour booking from Schaumburg covering the ceremony and a River North dinner runs $750–$900 in an Escalade. For larger families, a Sprinter van keeps up to 14 people together in one vehicle.

For the graduate's friends, a stretch limo or party bus after the ceremony is the standard move. Groups of 8–12 typically book a Lincoln stretch for a dinner cruise through River North and a few stops on the town. High school grads love the party bus experience for the novelty — it marks the night as genuinely different — and keeps the whole group together and safe. No alcohol is served or permitted on bookings with underage passengers.

Book early for graduation season. The second and third weekends of May are the busiest on our entire calendar — ahead of even prom season. Northwestern's commencement alone generates 15–20 bookings in a single weekend. Reserve 3–4 weeks ahead for party buses and stretch limos; SUVs and Sprinters can usually be booked 1–2 weeks out.

Lincoln stretch graduation limo Chicago

Lincoln Stretch Limousine · 8–10 Passengers · $164/hr

4-hour minimum · Non-smoking · Professional chauffeur

“My daughter graduated from Northwestern last June and we used Royal Carriage for the whole day — pickup in Wilmette, the ceremony in Evanston, then dinner in River North. The driver knew exactly where to stage on campus. Our whole extended family (11 of us) fit in the Sprinter. Exactly what the day called for.”

Karen M. · Wilmette · Northwestern Graduation

Planning Your Graduation Day Transportation

Chicago graduation ceremonies run back-to-back from mid-May through mid-June, and venue parking is consistently overcrowded. At major ceremonies — Allstate Arena in Rosemont, NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, and lakefront campus venues — parking can add 45–60 minutes of stress to an already busy day. A limo service eliminates all of it: your chauffeur drops the family at the entrance, stages nearby, and picks everyone up the moment you text.

Families traveling from the suburbs to university ceremonies use our Sprinter vans to keep everyone in one vehicle. For the North Shore to Northwestern run, we pick up families in Winnetka, Wilmette, or Kenilworth and navigate the Evanston campus with routes practiced over dozens of commencement days. Compare all graduation packages on our rate card or browse the full fleet to pick the right vehicle.

For the graduate's friend group, the birthday limo and party bus pages cover the post-ceremony celebration logistics. And if you're planning an airport pickup for a family member flying in, our airport car service handles O'Hare and Midway with live flight tracking.

Graduation Limo Questions

How much does a graduation limo cost in Chicago?

A graduation stretch limo in Chicago starts at $164/hr with a 4-hour minimum — roughly $656 for 4 hours. Party buses start at $309/hr with a 4-hour minimum. A family SUV (Cadillac Escalade, up to 6 passengers) is $165/hr. A typical 5-hour ceremony-plus-dinner booking from the suburbs runs $750–$900 depending on vehicle. Call (224) 801-3090 for an exact quote.

What vehicles are available for a graduation party in Chicago?

Royal Carriage offers Lincoln stretch limousines (8–10 passengers), Hummer H2 stretch limos (up to 14), Mercedes Sprinter vans (up to 14), Cadillac Escalade SUVs (up to 6), and party buses (20–40 passengers). For large extended families, multiple vehicles can be coordinated. All vehicles are professionally chauffeured.

Can the limo wait during the graduation ceremony?

Yes. For hourly bookings, your chauffeur stays with the vehicle for the full reservation. Graduation ceremonies typically run 1.5–2.5 hours, and your driver stages nearby ready to pick up when you walk out. Just text when you're heading to the exit.

Do you offer graduation party bus packages for high school groups?

Yes. High school graduation packages include a stretch limo or party bus with pickup at one or two locations, attendance at the ceremony, and a dinner or post-event stop. All vehicles are non-smoking. For underage groups, no alcohol is permitted — a house rule enforced without exception. Packages start at $656 for a 4-hour stretch limo.

How far ahead should I book a graduation limo in Chicago?

Book 3–4 weeks ahead for May and June graduations. The second and third weekends in May are our busiest of the entire year — Northwestern's commencement alone generates 15–20 bookings in one weekend. Party buses and stretch limos sell out fastest. If your graduation is at Northwestern, UIC, or DePaul, don't wait past early April.

Do you serve Northwestern University graduation in Evanston?

Yes. Northwestern's Evanston campus is one of our most-booked graduation routes. We drop families at the Sheridan Road entrance and stage on nearby side streets for quick pickup — the campus gets extremely congested on commencement day. Call (224) 801-3090 and mention Northwestern; we have specific routing for that campus.

General FAQ

Booking & Vehicle Questions

Common questions about our service

Book online at our website in under 60 seconds, or call (224) 801-3090. We accept bookings 24/7 for same-day or future trips. You receive instant confirmation with chauffeur details via email and text.

Make the Day Match the Milestone

Book online in 2 minutes or call 24/7. Stretch limo from $164/hr · Party bus from $309/hr · SUV from $165/hr. Reserve 3–4 weeks early for May and June dates.

Party bus bookings: book party bus online or call (224) 801-3090. All vehicles are professionally chauffeured. No alcohol served to underage groups.

Graduation Limo Chicago — Book Early

Stretch limo $164/hr · Party bus $309/hr · SUV $165/hr · Sprinter $179/hr · 4.9★ · Flat-rate · No surge

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