There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood 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 Highwoodtrain Up-N
2h 9m$6–11Line 62 bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jacksonbus 62
- Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
4h 7m$13–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Highwood31.2 mi
47 minDrive 31.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwoodcar 31.2 mi
47 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwoodtaxi 31.2 mi
47 min$85–110
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Highwood station. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Archer & Cicero, State & Van Buren and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Highwood via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Highwood is 36 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Archer & Cicero station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Highwood, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Highwood via Cicero & Archer, Archer & Cicero, Dearborn & Jackson, State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 4h 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 Highwood
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 Highwood
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Highwood train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Highwood.
There are 214+ hotels available in Highwood.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Highwood. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







