Group Airport Rides: The Best Budget-Friendly Travel Option for Students
Split the cost, ride with friends, and enjoy guaranteed airport transportation without the chaos of surge pricing.
Students traveling to the airport often face expensive rideshares, unpredictable availability, and stress — especially during peak break weeks. Group airport rides offer the perfect solution: flat-rate travel shared across friends, guaranteed pickup, plenty of room for luggage, and a safer travel day overall.
Group rides are not only budget-friendly; they’re smarter, safer, and often the most fun way to start or end a trip.
What Are Group Airport Rides?
Simple Definition
A group airport ride is a pre-booked trip shared among two or more students, allowing everyone to split a flat-rate fare while traveling together.
Why It Matters
Uber and Lyft charge more for:
XL vehicles
Long-distance trips
Peak-time rides
Early mornings or late nights
Group rides eliminate the financial unpredictability.
How Group Airport Rides Work
Step-by-Step
One student books the ride
Selects “group travel” option
Ride is confirmed with large SUV
Everyone meets at campus pickup point
Group travels together and splits cost
Perfect For:
Spring break
Flying home for Thanksgiving
International flight groups
Roommates traveling together
First-years coordinating trips
How Much Do Group Rides Cost?
Average Range
O’Hare: $125 flat rate per rider (consistent for solo and group trips)
Midway: $125 flat rate per rider (consistent for solo and group trips)
SBN: $30 for solo trips, $20 per rider for group trips (2-4 riders)
Included
Large SUV
Guaranteed pickup
Luggage space
Vetted driver
Terminal drop-off
Why Students Choose Group Rides
Safety & Trust Factors
Traveling together is safer than solo travel, especially late-night.
Budget-Friendly
Splitting a flat rate saves everyone money.
Local Drivers
Experience long-distance airport trips
Understand campus pickups
Reliable even during peak travel times
Where Group Airport Rides Are Available for Notre Dame Students
Campuses
Notre Dame
Saint Mary’s
Holy Cross
Airports
ORD
MDW
SBN
Key Takeaways
Group rides are the cheapest airport option.
Guaranteed pickups prevent travel-day stress.
Perfect for friends, roommates, and break-week trips.
Traveling with friends?
▶ Book a group airport ride and split the flat rate.
FAQ
Q: How many people fit?
Most SUVs hold 4–6 with luggage.
Q: Does everyone pay separately?
One person pays; friends reimburse however they prefer.
Q: Can you book last-minute?
Yes — but earlier bookings guarantee space.
Book your group airport ride today — save money and travel together.
