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

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 27m
    $8–12

  2. Line 330 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 4m
    $6–8

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Elginrideshare rideshare 38.7 mi
    57 min

  4. Drive 38.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Elgincar car 38.7 mi
    57 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Elgintaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    57 min
    $120–150

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Elgin by subway, foot, and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 4m.

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