There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
2h 28m$28–37Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilabcar 31.1 mi
54 min$6–9Bus, line 322 bus, line 301 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Stationbus 54B
- Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus 322
- Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to Wheaton Metrabus 301
3h 6m$34–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Fermilab31.1 mi
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilabtaxi 31.1 mi
54 min$85–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Fermilab. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Wheaton Metra via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at West Chicago via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Fermilab is 50 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 28m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Fermilab, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Fermilab via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Wheaton Metra in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to Wheaton Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Fermilab
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $85–100
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 Fermilab train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab is 31 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fermilab.
There are 175+ hotels available in Fermilab.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Fermilab. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







