Metropolitan Limousine

What Metropolitan Limousine does

Metropolitan Limousine is a private chauffeured ground transportation company headquartered at 1836 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, operating continuously in the Chicagoland area since 1972. The company runs one of the larger luxury fleets in the Chicago market, spanning executive sedans (Mercedes S-Class), SUVs (Cadillac Escalade), premium vans and sprinters, mid-mini coaches (28–37 passengers), and motor coaches (47–54 passengers), with 24/7/365 staffing of an in-house reservation and dispatch center. Its service lines are organized around three core offerings: airport transfers (O'Hare, Midway, and other regional airports, with complimentary meet & greet and uniformed greeters), corporate event transportation (planning, reservations, traveler communications, and on-site coordination led by a dedicated VP of Sales), and personalized city tours with bilingual chauffeurs.

The business generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee pricing on chauffeured trips, supplemented by professional-services pricing on managed corporate event logistics; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct — website (with online booking routed through the Dav El | BostonCoach platform), a 24/7 phone line at 312-808-8000, and email — augmented by GDS integration via GGA's SATURN interface (I.D. METR1203) for travel agents and corporate travel managers, and preferred-provider relationships with Chicago's top luxury hotels acting as their in-house car service. The customer base is concentrated in corporate/business travelers, hotel guests at luxury properties, corporate event planners, and leisure visitors, with global reach delivered through a vetted worldwide affiliate network rather than owned assets.

Name

Metropolitan Limousine

Legal name

Metropolitan Limousine

Website

https://metropolitanlimo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metropolitan Limousine is a Chicago-based private chauffeured transportation company, founded in 1972, serving corporate travelers, luxury hotel guests, and corporate event clients across Chicagoland with a fleet ranging from executive sedans to 54-passenger motor coaches, and extending globally through an affiliate network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (485320), Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Limousine Services (Luxury Sedan & Stretch Limo) (THADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chauffeured / Black Car & Executive Car Services (THACAIAC), Executive / Corporate Chauffeur Services (THADAEAF), Private Airport Transfer & Chauffeured Services (THAIAFAB), Event & Wedding Chauffeur / Limo Services (THADAEAI)

Keywords

• Private chauffeured service
• Airport transfer service
• Limousine service
• Corporate transportation
• Black car service

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Private Chauffeured Transportation: Core revenue stream from providing private luxury ground transportation including sedans, SUVs, vans, limousines, and motor coaches for various occasions and events.
2. Airport Transfer Services: Transportation services to/from O'Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, and other Chicago area airports including Palwaukee/Chicagoland Executive, Gary, Waukegan, Du Page, Aurora, and Kenosha. Includes complimentary meet & greet services.
3. Specialized Tours: Personal sightseeing tours of Chicago that can be tailored to suit time constraints and specific sights of interest. Many chauffeurs are bi-lingual.
4. Corporate Event Transportation: Full-service event transportation management including preliminary planning, reservations, traveler communications, and on-site coordination for corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metropolitan Limousine provides private chauffeured ground transportation in the Chicagoland area, operating 24/7/365 since 1972 with a fleet of luxury sedans, SUVs, vans, sprinters, mid-mini coaches, and motor coaches. Core services include chauffeured airport transfers (O'Hare, Midway, and other regional airports), corporate event transportation with on-site coordination, and personalized city sightseeing tours with bilingual chauffeurs.

Product overview

Metropolitan Limousine is a private chauffeured limousine service operating in the Chicagoland area since 1972. The company offers a fleet of luxury vehicles ranging from executive sedans (S-Class Mercedes) and SUVs (Cadillac Escalade) to premium vans, sprinters, mid-mini coaches, and motor coaches. Services include specialized city tours, airport transfers with meet & greet services at O'Hare and Midway airports, and corporate event transportation with dedicated account managers. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a worldwide affiliate network for clients traveling nationally and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Transfers Chauffeured ground transportation to and from O'Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, and other Chicago-area airports (Palwaukee/Chicagoland Executive, Gary, Waukegan, Du Page, Aurora, Kenosha), with complimentary meet & greet, uniformed airport greeters, and live flight monitoring to adjust pickup timing. Designed for individual business and leisure travelers as well as corporate accounts needing reliable airport transfers.
• Corporate Event Transportation End-to-end group transportation management for corporate events, including preliminary planning, reservations, traveler communications, and on-site coordination, delivered with dedicated account managers. Targeted at corporate event organizers, meeting planners, and companies hosting conferences or roadshows requiring coordinated group logistics.
• Specialized City Tours Personalized sightseeing tours of Chicago that can be tailored to time constraints and specific sights of interest, with many chauffeurs bilingual. Targeted at visitors, tourists, and special-occasion riders looking for a customized, premium touring experience.
• Executive Sedans Luxury sedans such as the Mercedes S-Class (or equivalent) seating up to three passengers in style and comfort, used for executive and individual chauffeured trips across the fleet offerings.
• Luxury SUVs SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade (or equivalent) seating up to five passengers with roomier comfort than sedans, used for executive and small-group chauffeured transportation.
• Premium Vans and Sprinters Premium vans and Sprinters accommodating up to 13 passengers, suited for corporate outings, roadshow service, client entertainment, and weddings.
• Mid-Mini Coaches Fully equipped mid-mini coaches with WiFi, USB ports, and deluxe entertainment systems, carrying between 28 and 37 passengers for group transportation.
• Motor Coaches Large-capacity motor coaches carrying 47 to 54 passengers, intended for large group transportation and long-distance trips.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Dav El | BostonCoachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetropolitan Limousine appears to be part of or affiliated with Dav El | BostonCoach network. Online booking is facilitated through davelbostoncoach.com/metropolitanlimo/. The company represents itself as a Dav El Boston Coach service provider.
• GGA (Global Ground Transportation)coreTechnology or IntegrationMetropolitan Limousine integrates with GGA's SATURN interface for GDS tools, allowing travel agents and corporate travel managers to book directly via METR1203 identification.
• Worldwide Affiliate NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan Limousine has developed a network of affiliate partners across the U.S., Canada, and major cities in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. They partner with 'best of breed' providers who share their ideals to ensure consistent superior service for traveling clients.
• Chicago Luxury HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetropolitan Limousine represents all of Chicago's top luxury hotels as their in-house car service since their opening. This is a preferred provider arrangement for hotel guests requiring ground transportation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GroundLink: U.S. chauffeured ground transportation company offering airport transfers, point-to-point, and corporate services through its own digital platform. Direct competitor in the executive black car segment.
• Blacklane: Premium global chauffeur service offering airport transfers and intercity rides via an app-based platform. Competes for the same corporate and luxury hotel client base with strong technology and international coverage.
• Dav El | BostonCoach: Largest U.S. chauffeured transportation network and direct affiliate/parent of Metropolitan Limousine's booking infrastructure. Operates the same corporate and luxury hotel car service model across major U.S. cities and globally.
• Carey International: Global chauffeured ground transportation company serving corporate, luxury, and event clients with a worldwide affiliate network. Direct competitor in executive black car and airport transfer services.
• KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services: National chauffeured transportation company with multi-city coverage serving corporate, event, and luxury clients. Direct competitor for multi-market enterprise contracts and event transportation.

Regional players

• Empire CLS: Major U.S. chauffeured transportation provider with strong East Coast presence serving corporate and luxury clients. Comparable premium fleet and corporate account model, but not directly competing in Chicago.
• Reston Limousine: Washington D.C. metro-area executive chauffeured transportation provider serving corporate, government, and luxury clients. Similar premium fleet and corporate sales motion but geographically separate.
• Mears Transportation: Large chauffeured and shuttle operator headquartered in Florida serving theme parks, airports, and corporate clients. Comparable premium ground transportation model but with a different geographic footprint.
• Sonic D Limousine: Los Angeles-based luxury chauffeured transportation provider serving corporate, entertainment, and luxury hospitality clients. Comparable premium fleet and enterprise service model with a West Coast focus.

Broad incumbents

• Uber Black: Premium tier of the global Uber rideshare platform offering executive black car service via app. Increasingly competing for corporate travel and airport transfer budgets that historically went to traditional chauffeur operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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