Chicago Taxi Tip Calculator

Here’s a detailed Chicago Taxi Tip Guide presented in table format. It includes tipping recommendations, example calculations, and general tipping etiquette for taxi services in Chicago.

Chicago Taxi Tip Guide

Category	Information
Standard Tip	10-15% of the fare is the typical range for tipping a taxi driver in Chicago.
Good Service Tip	15-20% for good service, including friendly, polite, and prompt service.
Excellent Service Tip	20-25% for exceptional service, such as help with luggage or multiple stops.
Minimum Tip	Even for small fares, a minimum of $1-$2 is typically expected.
Rounding Up	It’s common to round up to the nearest dollar if the fare is less than $10.
Airport Rides	A higher tip (closer to 15-20%) is typical for rides to or from airports.
Cash or Card	Both cash and credit/debit cards are widely accepted. Ensure to add the tip when paying by card.
Waiting Time	If the driver waits during stops or faces heavy traffic, a higher tip is appreciated.
Longer Trips	For long-distance trips, tipping closer to 15-20% is customary, especially if there is extra service or stops.

Example Tip Calculations:

Taxi Fare	10% Tip	15% Tip	20% Tip	25% Tip	Total w/10% Tip	Total w/15% Tip	Total w/20% Tip	Total w/25% Tip
$10	$1.00	$1.50	$2.00	$2.50	$11.00	$11.50	$12.00	$12.50
$20	$2.00	$3.00	$4.00	$5.00	$22.00	$23.00	$24.00	$25.00
$30	$3.00	$4.50	$6.00	$7.50	$33.00	$34.50	$36.00	$37.50
$50	$5.00	$7.50	$10.00	$12.50	$55.00	$57.50	$60.00	$62.50
$100	$10.00	$15.00	$20.00	$25.00	$110.00	$115.00	$120.00	$125.00