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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Metro Chicagoby subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Metro Chicago by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Midway to Rooseveltsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Addison-Redsubway subway Red Line
    54 min
    $4–10

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Metro Chicagocar car 14.3 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, line 22 bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn & Wacker/Lake to Clark & Wavelandbus bus 22
    1h 16m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Metro Chicagotaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    25 min
    $40–55

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Metro Chicagorideshare rideshare 14.3 mi
    25 min

  6. Line 55 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashlandbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Ashland & Garfield to Irving Park & Clarkbus bus X9
    2h 1m
    $6

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Metro Chicago by subway and foot

Calendar934Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Metro Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Midway to Metro Chicago via Roosevelt and Addison-Red in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Metro Chicago via Garfield & Ashland, Ashland & Garfield, and Irving Park & Clark in around 2h 1m.

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