The average bus between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 18th takes 54 min and the fastest bus takes 42 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 18th. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is at 8:14 PM which arrives into 18th at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Garfield & Ashland and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th. However, there are services departing from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station and arriving at 18th station via Garfield & Ashland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Ashland & 18th Street station.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 18th is 9.8 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 18th via Garfield & Ashland, Ashland & Garfield, and Ashland & 18th Street in around 54 min.