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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 51stby subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 51st by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Midway to Rooseveltsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to 51stsubway subway Green Line
    42 min
    $4–10

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 51stcar car 7.6 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield Green Line Stationbus bus 55
    48 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 51sttaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    15 min
    $26–32

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to 51strideshare rideshare 7.6 mi
    15 min

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to 51st by subway

Calendar866Weekly Subways
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and 51st, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Midway to 51st via Roosevelt in around 42 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield Green Line Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.

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