There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to Rooseveltsubway Orange Line
21 min$2–5Line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to State & Rooseveltbus 62
36 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicagotaxi 9.8 mi
18 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago9.8 mi
18 minDrive 9.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicagocar 9.8 mi
18 min$2–3Fly
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MDW - MKE
45 min$50–430Line 62 bus via Pulaski Orange Line Station
- Take the bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to State & Rooseveltbus 62
47 min$6–8
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Midway Orange Line Station station and arriving at State & Roosevelt. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Midway and arriving at Roosevelt. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Michigan is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Midway to Roosevelt takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan is to line 62 bus which takes 36 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $430 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to Roosevelt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to State & Roosevelt 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–430
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to State & Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to State & Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
The quickest flight from Chicago Midway International Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at State & Roosevelt station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 1:48 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 2:48 AM in Lake Michigan.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Roosevelt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Chicago Midway International Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Michigan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.