There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff 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 Lake Blufftrain Up-N
2h 19m$8–12Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluffcar 37.7 mi
57 min$7–10Line 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 17m$13–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lake Bluff37.7 mi
57 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Blufftaxi 37.7 mi
57 min$100–130
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Lake Bluff 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Lake Bluff via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Bluff is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 19m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Archer & Cicero station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Lake Bluff, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Lake Bluff 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 17m.
- 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 Lake Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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 Lake Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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 Lake Bluff train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff is 38 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Bluff.
There are 158+ hotels available in Lake Bluff.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Bluff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







