The University of Chicago
Central Procurement Services
Released: September 8, 2004
Revised: July 14, 2008
773-834-2908

• Cars
• Mini Vans

National Car Rental offers a full fleet of rental vehicles for both business and leisure travel to University faculty, staff, retirees, and for business travel for graduate students. For reservations contact the University's designated travel agency listed below or contact National Car Rental at 1-800-227-7368.

University of Chicago National Car Rental Page

Pricing Rates

National Car Rental: Make a reservation

You can book this service through one of the University's designated travel agencies, however a service fee may apply. For the agency's contact information and details about any applicable fees please visit: University's designated travel agency

For local rental pickups, the closest participating location is:
Midway Airport
4625 W. 55th St.
Chicago, IL 60632
Phone: 773-471-3450

Net Due

Domestic rental rates include Loss Damage Waiver fee for both business and leisure travel. Rental Car Physical Damage Deductible

Travelers can enroll instantly in National Car Rental's Emerald Club at Emerald Club program. This is a customized enrollment link to the University of Chicago which is fee-waived. (Please note that enrolling via National's public website will incur a $50 enrollment fee on your credit card). No need to fill out paperwork or mail in application in less than five (5) minutes, travelers will be assigned an Emerald Club number. This allows them to immediately make reservations and begin receiving Emerald Club benefits-Any credit card on the traveler's profile may be used at time of rental. For more details on the Emerald Club program.

If you travel on business, or if you just don't like standing in line, you'll really appreciate the speed and priority service of Emerald Club. Simply bypass the counter and proceed directly to the Emerald Club Aisle Service or Emerald Reserve Service. For more information on these services and benefits, please refer to Emerald Club Benefits on the instant enrollment link provided above.

Faculty and staff business travel expenses are to be processed through the GEMS System located at https://gems.uchicago.edu/login/auth.php

Reimbursement of student and guest business travel expenses are to be requested on a Travel Expense Voucher (Form 97) following the University's Financial Policy No. 1202, Travel Policies & Procedures.