There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway Orange Line
28 min$2–5Line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Randolphbus 62
44 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Looptaxi 10.6 mi
19 min$30–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago Loop10.6 mi
19 minDrive 10.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loopcar 10.6 mi
19 min$2–3Line 62 bus via Pulaski Orange Line Station
- Take the bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Wacker/Lakebus 62
1h$6–8
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Midway Orange Line Station station and arriving at Dearborn & Randolph. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Midway and arriving at Washington/Wells. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Loop is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Midway to Washington/Wells takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Randolph station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to Washington/Wells every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Randolph 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Randolph
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Wacker/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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 Chicago Loop train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wells station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Loop.
There are 1334+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Loop. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





