Private Driver
Chicago
Your own driver for the day. Errands, shopping, appointments, or just getting around the city without the hassle. From $85 per hour.
Chicago private chauffeur · Sedan $85/hr · 2-hour minimum · WiFi, bottled water · Restaurant nights, multi-stop tours, downtown shopping · 4.9★.
What "Private Driver in Chicago" Actually Means
A private driver in Chicago is not a one-trip pickup. It's a chauffeur and vehicle assigned to you by the hour — your driver waits curbside at every stop with the engine running, knows your day's schedule before it starts, and handles parking, routing, and tolls so you keep your attention on the reason you're moving around the city. Most clients book a two-, four-, or six-hour block; some run an all-day 8-10 hour itinerary across the Loop, North Shore, and O'Hare.
Royal Carriage's private driver fleet is dispatched from our Palatine HQ but works the entire Chicago metro and suburban perimeter, plus cross-state runs to Milwaukee, Madison, and Indianapolis when needed. Sedans start at $85/hour (Lincoln Continental, Cadillac CT6, Mercedes-Benz S-Class). SUVs at $110/hour (Cadillac Escalade ESV, Lincoln Navigator L) for clients with bigger luggage loads or kid-seat installations. Mercedes Sprinter executive vans are available at $175/hour when the group is 8-14 passengers and needs a working table en route. All rates are two-hour minimums; no surge, no weekend premium, all rates include fuel, gratuity, and standard tolls.
The difference vs. rideshare or a car-service one-off: continuity. A single chauffeur knows where you've been, where you're going, and what's running 15 minutes late. That continuity is the actual product — not the vehicle, not the route. Chauffeurs are commercially licensed, background-checked, drug-tested, and NDA-trained on request. Most have 8+ years of professional driving and have worked Royal Carriage's wedding, executive, and medical-transport rotations.
How Clients Use Private Drivers
Shopping Day
Michigan Ave, Oak Brook, Woodfield — your driver loads bags and moves the car
Medical Appointments
Door-to-door for procedures where you cannot drive yourself home
Real Estate Tours
Hit 8 open houses in a day without worrying about parking or directions
Errands & Tasks
Dry cleaner, bank, post office — knock out a full list in one trip
Multi-Stop Business Day
Three downtown client meetings, lunch in River North, back-to-back without parking-hunt time
School & Family Logistics
Stevenson, New Trier, Latin, Parker pickups — driver loops to activities while you stay at work
Visitor Hosting
Out-of-town family or clients want to see the city — driver knows the corridors, you focus on the conversation
Recovery & Special-Needs Days
Surgery aftercare, eye procedures, anything that bans driving for 24 hours — vetted, discreet, patient
Private Driver FAQ
What is the minimum booking for a private driver?+
Two-hour minimum at $85/hr for a sedan. SUVs start at $110/hr with the same two-hour minimum.
Can my driver wait while I shop or run errands?+
That is exactly what this service is for. Your driver waits curbside at each stop, engine running, ready when you are.
Is this different from your chauffeur service?+
Same quality drivers. Private driver service is designed for casual, multi-stop days rather than formal executive transport.
Can I use a private driver for a full week?+
Yes. We offer weekly rates for visiting professionals and extended stays. Call for a custom quote.
How do I book a private driver in Chicago?+
Book online at royalcarriagelimo.com/book-now in two minutes or call dispatch at (224) 801-3090 (24/7, average under two minutes to answer). Include your start time, pickup, expected stops, and rough end time. You'll get the driver's name and a text 15 minutes before arrival. Free cancellation up to 24 hours out.
How is private driver different from Uber or Lyft?+
Same person, same car, all day. With rideshare you get a different driver and car at each stop, no continuity, and your driver leaves the moment they drop you off (you have to wait for another match for the next leg). Private driver keeps the car waiting at the curb between stops with engine running, no re-matching, no surge pricing, and the driver knows your day's schedule.
Are gratuity and tolls included in the hourly rate?+
Tolls are included on flat-rate airport routes. For private driver hourly bookings, tolls are pass-through (typically $4-$12 across a Chicagoland day). 15% gratuity is automatically added on the final invoice — no need to tip in cash unless you want to recognize extra effort.
Can my driver pick up multiple family members at different addresses?+
Yes. Itineraries with 3-6 pickups across the city or suburbs are standard. Share the address list at booking and we'll route the day. A typical example: pickup teen at New Trier, mom at Evanston Hospital, dad at the Loop office, all back to a North Shore restaurant — one car, one driver, one hourly rate.
Do you have accessible or wheelchair-friendly vehicles?+
Our standard SUV fleet handles foldable wheelchairs and walkers. For motorized chairs or rear-entry wheelchair lift requirements, give dispatch 48 hours notice at (224) 801-3090 so we can confirm vehicle availability.
What's your cancellation policy on private driver bookings?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time. Cancellations 12-24 hours out: 50% charge on the booked minimum (typically 2 hours × hourly rate). Inside 12 hours: full charge on the minimum. Same-day modifications to pickup time or route within ±2 hours: no extra charge.
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Day-Rate Packages
Chicago Private Driver Day Rates
Lock the same chauffeur all day with a transparent flat-block rate. No surge, no surprises. 15% gratuity included on day-rate packages.
| Package | Sedan | SUV | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day (4 hr) | $340 flat | $440 flat | Errands, appointments, shopping |
| Business Day (8 hr) | $640 flat | $840 flat | Executive roadshow, client meetings |
| Extended Day (10 hr) | $780 flat | $1,040 flat | Multi-stop suburbs + city, board meetings |
| Full Day (12 hr) | $900 flat | $1,200 flat | Weddings, all-day events, conferences |
Day-rate blocks lock the same chauffeur for the entire window. Sedan options: Cadillac CT6, Lincoln Continental. SUV options: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban. Add Mercedes Sprinter at $135/hr 4-hr minimum. Get a custom day-rate quote.
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Private Driver Chicago FAQ
Pricing, booking, and how private driver service works
A private driver in Chicago starts at $85/hour for a sedan and $85/hour for an Escalade SUV. 3-hour minimum. All-day rates (8+ hours) available at reduced hourly pricing. Includes fuel and gratuity.
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What Our Customers Say
“We needed three vehicles for our Drake Hotel wedding — Rolls Royce, stretch limo, and a Sprinter for guests. Every driver was 20 minutes early. The coordinator handled timeline from ceremony through reception without a single text from us.”
— Sarah & Mark W. · Drake Hotel wedding
“Caught the last Southwest out of MDW with three minutes to spare because the driver knew the dispatch trick — drop at Concourse A north entrance, not the main island. Beat the security line by going up the elevator instead of escalator. That's a pro.”
— Mike D. · Midway last-flight save