Skip the rental counter lines and check in directly by using Alamo's touch-screen kiosk. Check-in using the kiosk and a receipt-sized rental agreement is printed. You'll be directed to your hire car on the lot. At the exit booth, show the booth agent your rental agreement and driving licence—and simply drive away.
No need to visit the counter or kiosk. You can go straight to your car!
In order to take advantage of this optional free service, you'll need to activate Accelerated Check-In online then choose the "Skip the Counter" option. You will be required to confirm your protection options, agree to the Rental Agreement Terms & Conditions and enter valid credit card details (there will be no charge until you return your vehicle). Simply print your rental agreement to bring with you, and you are all set! Go directly to your car, show the booth agent your rental agreement and driving licence—and get on the road!
You can save time at the counter when you activate Accelerated Check-in online. Just provide your driver's license and contact information that are normally collected at pick-up and we will be ready when you arrive. You'll be on the road and on vacation before you know it!
Returning your vehicle after the location closes is easy with Alamo. We'll tell you where to park it; just drop the keys in the dropbox and you're on your way!
Hailed as the birthplace of contemporary architecture, skyscraper-rich Chicago holds one of the world's most compelling skylines in the whole of the U.S. High-flying architecture is found at almost every turn, from the swooping Willis Tower (the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere) to the dizzying Two Prudential Plaza.
If you're heading to Chicago on holiday, you'll likely want to consider organising car hire from Chicago O'Hare Airport, leaving you free to explore the Windy City at your leisure.
On your descent into Chicago O’Hare airport, you'll be amazed by the patchwork of skyscrapers and buildings seen as you clear to land, and may even be lucky enough to get an aerial view of Lake Michigan. If you arrive at night, you'll be rewarded with a view of the bright city lights beneath. Arrange car hire from Chicago Airport with Alamo Rent A Car and it won't take long for you to be on your way to the Windy City. After disembarking the plane, simply collect your suitcases at baggage claim before heading to the Alamo counter to pick up your rental vehicle – or choose our self-service kiosk. Our check-in desk is open 24 hours, and if you're in a rush, you can organise 'skip the counter' check in to go straight to your vehicle and onto the road.
Once you've got the keys to your Alamo rental vehicle, it couldn't be simpler to drive to the heart of the city. Downtown Chicago is just a 40-minute drive from Chicago O'Hare airport and takes you through Bucktown – a creative hub that's famous for its nightlife, restaurants and countless art galleries. Heading downtown will put you in the best place from which to explore the city's Millennium Park – home to the famous Cloud Gate installation (though you may know it as 'The Bean').
Driving in Chicago is a wonderful way to travel, as you'll have the freedom to explore the city on your own terms. An Alamo rental car is the ideal option for those wanting to fit in as much as they can on their holiday. By the shores of Lake Michigan, you'll find the eastern end of the historic Route 66. Those wanting to take the route can begin their epic journey with car hire from Chicago Airport. While you're on the famous highway, make sure you stop by the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower). The nearby Magnificent Mile is a shopper's paradise, so you can make good use of your hire car's trunk to store goods and gifts for those back home. Have one of our vehicles waiting for you when you organise car hire from Chicago O'Hare Airport today.