There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
1h 39m$6–10Line 330 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
1h 55m$4–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Des Plaines21.3 mi
39 minDrive 21.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plainescar 21.3 mi
39 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plainestaxi 21.3 mi
39 min$65–80
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 via Archer/72nd Ct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Des Plaines is 28 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 39m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Archer/72nd Ct. station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Pace Bus operates a bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8 hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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 Des Plaines train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines is 21 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Plaines.
There are 339+ hotels available in Des Plaines.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Des Plaines. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.