There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyntrain Up-W
1h 57m$6–11Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyncar 22.5 mi
40 min$5–6Bus, line 322 bus, line 715 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 Yorktown Centerbus 322
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Pennsylvania/Mainbus 715
3h 7m$6–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Glen Ellyn22.5 mi
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyntaxi 22.5 mi
40 min$55–70
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Pennsylvania/Main via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Glen Ellyn is 34 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 57m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Pennsylvania/Main via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Yorktown Center in around 3h 7m.
- 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 Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Yorktown Center to Pennsylvania/Main
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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 Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn is 23 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Glen Ellyn.
There are 357+ hotels available in Glen Ellyn.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Glen Ellyn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







