Written by the Prestige Lux Limos team — a veteran-owned, licensed and insured Chicago limo company, 10+ years serving Chicagoland. Updated September 19, 2026.
Quick answer: The Presidents Cup runs at Medinah Country Club from Tuesday, September 22 through Sunday, September 27, with competition rounds Thursday through Sunday. General parking must be bought in advance — it isn’t sold on site — and the lots feed 10 to 20 minute shuttle rides to the West Entrance. Private cars and rideshare use a designated drop-off and pickup area at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, within walking distance of the East Entrance. That’s where we drop you, and where your chauffeur meets you afterward. Call or text (708) 696-3117, or reserve online.
Getting to Medinah for the Presidents Cup: Drop-Off Location, Parking Rules, Drive Times From Chicago and the Suburbs, Corporate Hospitality Groups, and How Pickup Works After the Round
Tournament week is here. Vehicles are booking fast for Thursday through Sunday. Flat rates, no surge pricing, 24/7 dispatch.
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The Week at a Glance
| Day | Date | What’s on |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | September 22 | Practice rounds — gates and parking lots open |
| Wednesday | September 23 | Practice rounds |
| Thursday | September 24 | Competition begins |
| Friday | September 25 | Competition |
| Saturday | September 26 | Competition — heaviest day |
| Sunday | September 27 | Final day — heaviest exit |
Medinah Country Club sits in Medinah, Illinois, in DuPage County, and Course No. 3 has hosted major championships and a Ryder Cup before this. The club is roughly 25 to 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
Where Cars Drop Off and Pick Up
This is the part worth knowing before tournament morning. Spectators arriving by private car or rideshare use a designated drop-off and pickup area at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, which is within walking distance of the East Entrance.
How we run it:
- Drop-off at the Eaglewood rideshare area, close to the East Entrance, with a short walk in
- Your chauffeur stages nearby for the day if you’ve booked hourly, or returns at a set time
- You text when you’re walking out, and we meet you at the agreed point
- Set that meeting point in the morning — cell service around a packed course is unreliable, and a plan made in advance survives a dropped call
The advantage over driving yourself: no parking pass to buy, no shuttle ride at each end, and no sitting in the exit line when 30,000 people leave at once.
If You Do Drive: What to Know About Parking
- General parking starts at $17 plus taxes and fees, and passes must be reserved in advance — they are not sold on site
- Three general lots, each with a shuttle of roughly 10 to 20 minutes to the West Entrance
- Passes are digital; have yours downloaded and ready before you reach the gate
- Lots run Tuesday through Sunday
- Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line runs from Union Station to Medinah Station, with a complimentary shuttle to the West Entrance
- Pace routes 714 and 715 serve the College of DuPage general lot, with no Pace service Saturday or Sunday
Confirm current details on the tournament’s official parking page before you travel, since plans can change during event week.
Drive Times to Medinah
| From | Approx. distance | Typical drive | Tournament morning |
|---|---|---|---|
| O’Hare (ORD) | ~15 miles | 25–35 min | Add 20–40 min |
| Downtown Chicago / the Loop | ~28 miles | 45–70 min | Add 30–60 min |
| Schaumburg | ~8 miles | 15–25 min | Add 15–30 min |
| Itasca / Bloomingdale | ~5 miles | 10–20 min | Add 15–30 min |
| Oak Brook | ~15 miles | 25–40 min | Add 20–40 min |
| Naperville | ~20 miles | 30–45 min | Add 20–40 min |
| Arlington Heights | ~12 miles | 20–35 min | Add 15–30 min |
| Rosemont | ~14 miles | 25–35 min | Add 20–40 min |
| Midway (MDW) | ~30 miles | 45–70 min | Add 30–60 min |
Leave earlier than the number suggests. Traffic thickens for miles around the course on competition days, and the final approach can take as long as the rest of the drive.
Flying In for the Week
Medinah is close to O’Hare, which makes it an easy week for out-of-town spectators. We track flight numbers on every arrival and meet you curbside or inside at baggage claim with a name sign, then drive straight to your hotel or the course. See O’Hare limo service and hotel limo service.
Hotels fill across Itasca, Schaumburg, Rosemont, Oak Brook and Bloomingdale during tournament week, and we run the shuttle loop between any of them and the course.
Corporate Hospitality Groups
Client entertaining is most of the private-vehicle demand this week, and the logistics are the same every time: get the group there together, keep the vehicle available, leave when the group is ready.
- One vehicle, one chauffeur, one point of contact for the whole day
- Sprinters up to 14 keep a client group together rather than splitting into cars
- Multi-vehicle groups coordinated by one dispatcher, with staged arrivals
- Hourly booking so the vehicle waits rather than you re-booking each leg
- Corporate billing — monthly invoicing, cost-center coding, W-9 and COI on request: see corporate car service
- Hotel-to-course loops across the week for visiting teams and clients
Vehicles for Tournament Week
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Executive sedan | Up to 3 | Couples, solo spectators, executive travel |
| Cadillac Escalade | Up to 6 | Client groups and families |
| Lincoln Navigator | Up to 7 | Larger groups |
| Chevrolet Suburban / GMC Yukon XL | Up to 6 | Groups with chairs, coolers and gear |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Corporate hospitality, hotel-to-course loops |
See our fleet and Sprinter service.
What It Costs
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|
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| O’Hare → Medinah | {{RATE_MED_ORD_SEDAN}} | {{RATE_MED_ORD_SUV}} | {{RATE_MED_ORD_SPR}} |
| Suburban hotel → Medinah | {{RATE_MED_HOTEL_SEDAN}} | {{RATE_MED_HOTEL_SUV}} | {{RATE_MED_HOTEL_SPR}} |
| Hourly, chauffeur stays | {{RATE_HOURLY}} · {{HOURLY_MINIMUM}} minimum | ||
Flat rates quoted before you book. No surge pricing — not on Saturday, not on Sunday, not at the final whistle.
Practical Tips for the Week
- Book now for Thursday through Sunday. Larger vehicles go first, and Saturday and Sunday are the heaviest days
- Leave early. Morning traffic around the course builds well before the first tee times
- Agree the pickup point in the morning, not after the round
- Late September in Chicago swings from warm afternoons to cold evenings — layers stay in the vehicle if you book hourly
- Check the bag and item policy on the official site before you go; most tournaments restrict what you can bring in
- If you’re waiting out the exit, a nearby restaurant beats a parking line every time
Presidents Cup Transportation FAQs
When is the Presidents Cup at Medinah?
Tuesday, September 22 through Sunday, September 27, with practice rounds early in the week and competition Thursday through Sunday.
Where do cars drop off at Medinah?
At the designated drop-off and pickup area at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, within walking distance of the East Entrance.
Can I just drive and park?
Only with a pass bought in advance. General parking starts at $17 plus fees, passes are digital and are not sold on site, and the lots feed 10 to 20 minute shuttles to the West Entrance.
How far is Medinah from O’Hare?
About 15 miles, normally 25 to 35 minutes, and longer on competition mornings.
How far is it from downtown Chicago?
About 28 miles, normally 45 to 70 minutes, and considerably longer during tournament traffic.
Is there a train?
Yes. Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line runs from Union Station to Medinah Station, with a complimentary shuttle to the West Entrance.
Can you keep the car with us all day?
Yes. Book hourly and the vehicle and chauffeur stay available, which is what most corporate groups do.
Can you move a client group between a hotel and the course?
Yes, including multi-day loops and multiple vehicles coordinated together.
How many people fit in a Sprinter?
Up to 14 with room for jackets and gear, which keeps a client group together.
Do you charge more on Saturday and Sunday?
No. Flat rates, no surge pricing at any time.
How late can I book?
Call (708) 696-3117 — dispatch is staffed 24/7 and we’ll tell you immediately what’s available. Same-week bookings are often possible, but the larger vehicles go first.
Do you handle airport pickups for people flying in?
Yes, with flight tracking and meet-and-greet at O’Hare and Midway.
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