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O’Hare Flyer Proposes $2.25B 15-Minute Express Rail Link

8/26/2026

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O’Hare Flyer team and Chicago officials propose a 15-minute express train linking O’Hare Airport to downtown.
The privately funded project costs $2.25 billion and seeks city approval within five years.
CEO Dave Lundy says battery-electric trains will run on existing freight rail corridors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson briefed on the plan and will review the proposal.
Critics warn the single-track design could cause debt financing and ridership risk and cost overruns.

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O’Hare Flyer team and Chicago officials propose a 15-minute express train linking O’Hare Airport to downtown.
The privately funded project costs $2.25 billion and seeks city approval within five years.
CEO Dave Lundy says battery-electric trains will run on existing freight rail corridors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson briefed on the plan and will review the proposal.
Critics warn the single-track design could cause debt financing and ridership risk and cost overruns.