Few communities have a more direct history with O'Hare than Bensenville. During the O'Hare Modernization Program, property along the village's airport-facing edge was acquired for expansion, making airport growth a real part of Bensenville's modern history. Today the village remains an active industrial and commercial community immediately next to O'Hare. See the current Bensenville to Midway fare →
A Village Directly Affected by Airport Expansion
Bensenville developed from an earlier farming community into an industrial and commercial center immediately adjacent to O'Hare. During the airport's major modernization period in the 2000s, land and properties along the village's western edge were acquired for runway expansion. It remains one of the clearest local examples of how O'Hare's growth has directly reshaped neighboring municipalities.
Bensenville Today
Bensenville remains a genuine, active community with a large industrial and business presence supported by proximity to highways, rail lines and O'Hare's air-cargo network. The airport is part of the village's geography, but it is not the village's entire identity.
O'Hare: The Immediate Neighbor
Because Bensenville borders the airport area, a trip to O'Hare is among the shortest suburban airport rides in the region.
Midway as an Alternative
A Midway trip is considerably longer because Midway sits on Chicago's southwest side. Bensenville-area trips typically use I-294 and I-55, with rush-hour and electronic-toll considerations applying along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bensenville really lose property to O'Hare expansion?
Yes. Property acquisition connected with O'Hare modernization is a documented part of the village's recent history.
Is Bensenville still a major business community?
Yes. Its proximity to O'Hare, highways, freight and industrial infrastructure supports a substantial business presence.
How close is Bensenville to O'Hare?
Very close. The village sits directly next to the airport area.
Is Midway still a realistic option?
Yes, but it is a much longer ground trip than O'Hare.
Are tolls included in the fare?
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Key Takeaway
Bensenville's history is intertwined with O'Hare in a way few suburbs can match. Today it remains an active community close enough to ORD for a very short airport trip, while Midway requires a much longer cross-metro drive.
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