Bus Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) from $5 | Tickets & Timetables

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and The Loop (CTA) takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration: 17 mi
Distance: $5
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 315 bus, line 126 bus

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Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Halstedbus 126

1h 22m

$5–6

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and The Loop (CTA). The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into The Loop (CTA) at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Austin/Jackson and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

12:16 AM → 5:49 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 6:09 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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