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Top Places to Drive in Chicago

The Loop

Logan Square

River North

The Loop is a vibrant area featuring eclectic eateries, shops, theaters and parks as well as hosting annual events like The Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza. Drivers can benefit from surge pricing before and after events.

The area is known for its cool restaurants, co*cktail bars and craft beer taverns. There are also quirky coffee shops and delis, as well as art galleries and music venues. Expect to take lots of trips along North Milwaukee Avenue.

River North is bursting with luxe shops and restaurants, plus posh nightclubs and co*cktail bars. The area is also home to a number of upscale art galleries, making it a great location for drivers to stay near.

West Loop

Hyde Park

ORD

A former industrial zone, the hip West Loop is now a dining and nightlife hotspot. With people flocking to this area for its modern, upscale bars and restaurants, drivers can expect consistent trip requests.

Hyed Park can be a great area for rideshare and delivery drivers in Chicago. University of Chicago students request rides and deliveries not only on weekends, but week nights as well!

With a constant flow of passengers getting picked up and dropped off at ORD, you can expect consistent requests and longer trips, especially around the holiday season and for business travel.

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Best Times to Drive in Chicago

Weekday Mornings

Between 6:30 - 9:30am for the morning commute to work or airport trips

Weekday Evenings

Between 4:30 - 8:30pm for riders to get back home or to have food delivered

Weekend Mornings

Between 10:00am - 2:00pm for daytime activities or rides out to lunch

Weekend Evenings

Between 5:00 - 8:30pm as people go out to dinner/bars, and again between 10:00pm - 3:00am for those going back home

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Why HyreCar?

✓ Our unique insurance has you covered

✓ Reliable coverage in your name to you and your rental

✓ Sort for cars based on your needs

✓ Review cars when the rental is over to help improve the community

✓ Try a two-day rental or opt for a weekly or monthly option - the choice is always yours

✓ Search from a wide variety of car inventory from our marketplace

✓ Seamlessly link your HyreCar account with your gig services

✓ Our nationwide partnership with Uber allows you to connect your account and start earning immediately

Rent a Car, Drive with Your Favorite Rideshare & Delivery Gigs in Chicago

Our flexible car rental platform allows you to drive and earn on your terms with most rideshare and delivery gigs.

Uber & Uber Eats

DoorDash

Instacart

Shipt

Amazon Flex

Grubhub and more!

According to Indeed.com, on average, Drivers who work with Uber in Chicago earn up to $23.23 per hour!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Click on "find a car" and proceed to sign up as a driver. Before requesting to rent a car, you will be prompted to complete a free one time background check (average turnaround time is 48 hours). Once approved, you will receive the following forms: Insurance, Registration, and Inspections. You will then need to upload the forms to your rideshare or delivery service account. Once this is done, contact the car owner to schedule the check-in, pick up the keys, and start driving!

Applicants must be at least 26 years of age (21+ in New York) and have a valid social security number (SSN) and U.S. driver's license. Drivers must have at least 6 full months of driving experience (or 1 full year of driving experience for ages 21-25 in New York). All Drivers must pass a motor vehicle record check and have a clean criminal record.

Any drivers booking in Arizona, California, Maryland, New York and Nevada will be required to submit a deposit. Please note that all cards will be kept on file to assist with payment for possible incidental damages.

To ensure the protection of the vehicle while in the driver's possession, we require that all rentals include HyreCar's insurance.

We operate in all 50 states but have more presence in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington DC.

Try a two-day rental and start driving in Chicago for as little as $100!

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