There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to Harold Washington Librarysubway Orange Line
38 min$2–5Line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Adamsbus 62
1h 18m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drivetaxi 10.6 mi
19 min$30–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lake Shore Drive10.6 mi
19 minDrive 10.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drivecar 10.6 mi
19 min$2–3Subway via Adams/Wabash
- Take the subway from Midway to Adams/Wabashsubway Orange Line
46 min$2–5
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Lake Shore Drive. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Dearborn & Adams via Archer & Cicero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Midway and arriving at Harold Washington Library. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Shore Drive is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Midway to Harold Washington Library takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Archer & Cicero station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Adams station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Lake Shore Drive, IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to Harold Washington Library every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Adams every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Harold Washington Library
- 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
Subway from Midway to Adams/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Adams
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Lake Shore Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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 Shore Drive train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Harold Washington Library station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Shore Drive.
There are 1080+ hotels available in Lake Shore Drive.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Shore Drive. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.