Renting a passenger van for your group is simpler than it looks. This guide walks you through every step - choosing the right van, what it costs, who can drive, where to collect it and how to return it - so your journey begins with complete confidence.
From first thought to open road, here is exactly how a rental with Chicago Van Rentals unfolds.
Match your group to the van in seconds.
The easiest vehicle to drive and park - relaxed, familiar comfort for families.
The 12-passenger Ford Transit keeps about 3.5 feet of luggage space; the 12-passenger Sprinter about four feet.
Seats fifteen and still keeps about four feet of luggage space behind the last row.
The value choice for groups with backpacks - every row is seating.
Seats recline 45 degrees, with the full Sprinter entertainment suite: 32-inch smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray and power outlets.
Golden Chariot seats recline 65 degrees; the Road Cruiser's captain seats swivel face to face and recline 80 degrees.
Still deciding? Compare the Sprinter and the Ford Transit.
Transparent starting rates, with the longest rentals enjoying the lowest daily rate. Shorter bookings run up to $450 per day, depending on the van.
Seven passengers, the most economical way to travel together.
Low roof from $120; medium/high roof from $130 - in 12 and 15-passenger versions.
12 and 15-passenger Sprinters with the full entertainment suite.
Grand Recliner from $200, Golden Chariot from $250, Road Cruiser from $350.
Always included: 250 free miles per day pooled across your rental ($0.35 per extra mile), three drivers at no extra charge, and free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. One van usually costs less than several cars or rideshares - one tank of fuel, one parking spot.
Clear requirements, confirmed before you arrive.
25 or older - or 21+ with a CDL, for business rentals, or with management approval.
A regular valid driver's license. No CDL is required for our 12 and 15-passenger vans.
Proof of liability insurance that covers rental vehicles. Optional CDW and supplemental liability are available.
Two additional drivers are included free; more are $20 per day each, and every driver meets the same requirements.
Two Chicago-area locations today, a third coming soon - plus terminal delivery for travelers and home delivery on request.
Melrose Park, IL 60160. About 13 minutes from O'Hare and Midway - our closest location to O'Hare.
Berwyn, IL 60402, on historic Route 66. About 13 minutes from Midway and O'Hare - our closest location to Midway.
Bensenville, IL 60106 - our newest location, next to O'Hare.
7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM. Reserve online at any hour; phone reservations at (773) 800-9898 during business hours.
For customers flying into or out of O'Hare, Midway or a private airport. Available 24/7, 365 days a year - before 8 AM, after 5 PM or on weekends, an after-hours fee applies - or collect your van at Melrose Park or Berwyn with remote check-out at any hour.
On special request with special delivery pricing, Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM in a two-hour window - not on weekends or national holidays.
Flying out early? Return the van to our location and leave the keys in our 24/7 key drop box - no after-hours fee.
Coming from farther away? Leave your own car at our lot during the rental (paid service).
Skip the shuttle, the rental lot and the counter entirely.
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A few thoughtful details make every trip smoother.
Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinters stand about 10.5 feet tall, so they cannot use drive-throughs or parking garages. Plan surface parking at your destination.
Sprinters run on diesel; our Ford Transits and minivan run on gasoline. Always check before filling up.
Downtown and neighborhood parking is tight - one van keeps your group together and needs only one space.
Age 25+ (21+ with a CDL, business rental or approval). Three drivers included - the primary plus two additional - then $20 per day each.
$200 to reserve. At pickup, a $400 hold on a credit card or $500+ on a debit card. Prepaid cards are not accepted.
250 free miles per day, pooled across the rental, then $0.35 per additional mile.
Free within 24 hours of booking.
Anywhere in the USA and Canada. One-way rentals anywhere in the USA for a one-way fee.
We take a deposit on every booking, so the van you reserve is the van you drive.
Full details are in our rental policy.
From a 7-passenger minivan to our flagship executive Sprinter, every van is dealership serviced and cleaned before every trip. Rates shown are starting daily rates - longer rentals enjoy a lower daily rate, with shorter bookings up to $450 per day.
Our flagship. Individual captain seats swivel to face one another and recline 80 degrees, framed by ambient lighting and hardwood floors.
Luxury seating that reclines 65 degrees - composed for weddings, family milestones and long journeys.
The Golden Chariot experience for a smaller party - seats recline 65 degrees on the 170-inch wheelbase.
Seats recline 45 degrees for genuine rest on long drives; the 170-inch wheelbase still fits a single parking space.
Reclining 45-degree seating on the 144-inch wheelbase - easy to drive, and it fits a single parking space.
A 32-inch smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray, power outlets, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - the ideal choice for 15 travelers with suitcases.
The same entertainment suite - smart TV, Xbox, DVD/Blu-ray and power outlets - in a 12-passenger layout.
Extra headroom for 15 travelers packing light. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Extra headroom plus luggage space behind the last row. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Our most economical way to move 15 people. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Economical and practical, with luggage space behind the last row. Gasoline; bench seating; no TV.
Relaxed, familiar comfort for families and small groups.
Choose your van by group size and luggage, reserve online with a $200 deposit, complete your paperwork, then collect the van at Melrose Park or Berwyn - or at your O'Hare or Midway terminal if you are flying in.
Minivans start at $50 per day and 12 or 15-passenger vans start at $120 per day, up to $450 per day depending on the van and rental length. Longer rentals enjoy a lower daily rate, and every rental includes 250 free miles per day.
No. A regular valid driver's license is all you need - no CDL is required for our 12 and 15-passenger vans. Drivers must be 25 or older (21+ with a CDL, business rental or approval).
A valid driver's license for every driver, proof of liability insurance that covers rental vehicles, and a credit or debit card for the security hold ($400 credit, $500+ debit). Prepaid cards are not accepted.
Local customers collect their van at Melrose Park (3217 W Lake St) or Berwyn (6825 Ogden Ave), 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM; our Bensenville location is coming soon. Customers flying in or out can have the van delivered to their O'Hare or Midway terminal.
The 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which keeps about four feet of luggage space behind the last row. The 15-passenger Ford Transit has no cargo space, so it suits groups traveling light.
Yes. You can drive anywhere in the USA and Canada, and one-way rentals are available anywhere in the USA for a one-way fee.
There is a 59-minute grace period. After that, an additional day is charged, which includes another 250 free miles.
Reserve online at any hour. Our reservation team is available by phone 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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