There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet by bus, train, subway, 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.
Line 383 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to 15840 S Cicero Avebus 383
- Take the train from Oak Forest to Joliettrain Ri
2h 6m$6–9Line 379 bus, line 832 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 379
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 832
2h 53m$5–7Subway, train
- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
2h 11m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Joliet32 mi
48 minDrive 32 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Jolietcar 32 mi
48 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliettaxi 32 mi
48 min$80–100
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet is to line 379 bus and line 832 bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Ottawa St & Clinton St via Herion Way at Wheeler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Joliet is 36 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet without a car is to line 383 bus and train which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Herion Way at Wheeler in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Oak Forest to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to 15840 S Cicero Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Midway CTA Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Ottawa St & Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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 Joliet train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet is 32 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Joliet.
There are 68+ hotels available in Joliet.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Joliet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







