There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to 18thsubway Pink Line
46 min$4–10Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18thcar 7.6 mi
14 min$2Line 55 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashlandbus 55
- Take the bus from Ashland & Garfield to Ashland & 18th Streetbus 9 / ...
54 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18thtaxi 7.6 mi
14 min$26–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to 18th7.6 mi
14 minLine 47 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 47th Street & Ashlandbus 47
- Take the bus from Ashland & 47th Street to Ashland & 18th Streetbus 9 / ...
1h 2m$6
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to 18th. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Ashland & 18th Street via Ashland & Garfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at 18th via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 18th is 15 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th, including transfers.
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 train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Garfield & Ashland station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and 18th, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to 18th via LaSalle/Van Buren in around 46 min. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to 18th
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ashland & Garfield to Ashland & 18th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 47th Street & Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ashland & 47th Street to Ashland & 18th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to 18th
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 18th.
There are 1293+ hotels available in 18th.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 18th. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





