Keep a car and driver for as long as you need—and go wherever the day takes you. No fixed itinerary required. Add stops, change plans, linger over dinner. Your chauffeur waits, and the meter doesn't punish you for it.
Most car service is point-to-point: one pickup, one drop-off, done. But some days don't work like that. You've got a handful of stops, a loose plan, and no desire to rebook a ride every time you move. That's what hourly, as-directed service is for.
You reserve a chauffeur and vehicle for a block of time, and from there, the day is yours. Run from a meeting to lunch to a shopping trip to dinner. Tell the driver "one more stop." Decide on the fly to stay an extra hour. Your chauffeur is parked nearby the entire time, ready the moment you are.
It's the difference between renting a destination and renting freedom. No watching an app, no surge when it rains, no scrambling for a car at 11 p.m. Just a professional driver and a comfortable vehicle, on call, for as long as the day runs.
Anytime the plan is "we'll see how it goes," hourly service is the answer. A few of the most popular reasons our clients keep a driver for the day:
Dinner, a show at the theater, then drinks—on your timeline. Your driver shuttles you between each and waits while you enjoy.
Meetings across the Loop, a working lunch, a client visit in the West Loop. One chauffeur covers it all. See corporate service →
The Magnificent Mile, Oak Brook Center, or the Fashion Outlets—bags go straight in the car, no hauling between stores.
Skip the parking and the post-event surge. Your driver drops you at the door and is waiting when the final whistle blows.
Tour Chicago's craft scene or the wineries beyond the city safely. Everyone enjoys the tastings; the chauffeur drives.
Showing family or clients around? See the lakefront, Millennium Park, and the neighborhoods with a driver who knows the city.
Make the evening effortless and special. No driving, no parking—just the two of you and a chauffeur handling the rest.
Medical appointments, errands, or a day out for someone who'd rather not drive—a patient, courteous chauffeur all day.
Plans still forming? Book the hours and decide as you go. Flexibility is the whole point—the day can change and the car adapts.
Three steps to a chauffeur who's yours for the day.
Pick a start time and an estimated number of hours (most days start at a small minimum). Choose your vehicle—sedan, SUV, or van for groups.
Your chauffeur arrives and stays with you. Direct the day in real time—add stops, change the route, take your time. No re-booking between stops.
Wind down on your schedule. If the day runs long, simply extend. You're billed for the time you use at your flat hourly rate—no surge.
Not sure which fits your day? Here's the simple breakdown.
| Your Day | Hourly / As-Directed | Point-to-Point |
|---|---|---|
| One pickup, one drop-off | Overkill | Perfect fit |
| Several stops | Ideal | Multiple bookings |
| Schedule still forming | Flexible | Needs fixed times |
| Driver waits while you're inside | Built in | Not included |
| Plans might change | No problem | Re-book required |
| Airport transfer | Unnecessary | Best value |
Still deciding? Tell us your day at (708) 289-0488 and we'll recommend the better option—and the right vehicle.
No two are the same—that's the point. Here's one example of a flexible afternoon and evening:
Your chauffeur collects you from home. First stop: a little shopping on the Magnificent Mile, bags stowed in the car as you go.
You decide to add a stop—a quick visit with friends in Lincoln Park. No re-booking; just tell the driver and you're moving.
Dropped at the restaurant door. The chauffeur parks nearby and waits—no rush, no checking an app, no surge clock running.
Feel like one more stop for a nightcap? Easy. The car's still yours, and the evening goes as long as you want it to.
When you're ready, a comfortable ride home. You paid a clear hourly rate for a day that flowed exactly as you wanted.
The advantages of keeping a chauffeur for the day.
Add stops, change plans, run late—the car adapts to your day instead of the other way around.
A flat hourly rate locked at booking. Rain, rush hour, or a sold-out concert won't change what you pay.
Your chauffeur handles every drop-off at the door and parks nearby. You never circle a block or pay a garage.
The same professional chauffeur all day—someone who learns your preferences and anticipates the next move.
Long dinner, extended meeting, a show that runs over—your driver waits, and it's part of the deal.
Solo in a sedan, a family in an SUV, or a group in a Sprinter—match the ride to the day. See the fleet →
Every vehicle is a modern 2026 model with a professional chauffeur. Match it to your group and the occasion.
The flagship sedan for solo travelers and couples—quiet, private, and impressive for any occasion.
Room for the family or a small group, with cargo space for a shopping day or a city tour.
Refined and spacious—an excellent choice for longer days and maximum passenger comfort.
Keep a larger group together all day—tours, wine trips, and family outings in executive comfort.
Generous space for passengers and gear—dependable for errand days and group outings alike.
For celebrations and special evenings—classic limo luxury with a champagne bar, by the hour.
What clients ask most about booking by the hour. For anything else, call (708) 289-0488.
Some days don't fit into a single pickup and drop-off. When you have multiple stops, a flexible schedule, or simply want a driver on call, hourly chauffeur service is the answer. Our Chicago limo service keeps a professional chauffeur and a comfortable vehicle with you for as long as the day runs—no fixed itinerary, no surge pricing, no parking, and no scrambling for a ride between stops.
Hourly service—also called as-directed—is ideal for nights on the town, multi-stop business days, shopping trips, concerts and games, wine and brewery tours, city tours for visitors, special occasions, and the days when plans are still taking shape. You reserve the hours, and from there you simply direct the day: add a stop, linger over dinner, or decide to keep going. Your chauffeur stays parked nearby the whole time, ready the moment you are.
Booking by the hour means the vehicle is yours for the duration. There's no re-booking each time you move, no app to watch, and no surge when the weather turns or the event lets out. Wait time is built in, so a long dinner or an extended meeting is never a problem. And because you keep the same chauffeur all day, you get a driver who learns your preferences and anticipates the next move.
Choose an executive sedan for a solo day, an SUV for the family, a Sprinter van for a group, or a stretch limo for a celebration. We serve downtown, all 50+ suburbs, and beyond, and can combine hourly service with airport transfers, corporate travel, and weddings. Ready to keep a chauffeur for the day? Book hourly service or call (708) 289-0488.
Flexible hours, unlimited stops, and a professional driver who rolls with whatever the day brings. Tell us when to start—you can figure out the rest as you go.