There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway Blue Line
1h 8m$4–10Line 315 bus, line 91 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Rooseveltbus 315
- Take the bus from Austin & Roosevelt to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 91
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwynbus 81W
2h$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Haretaxi 17.7 mi
32 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to O'Hare17.7 mi
32 minDrive 17.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Harecar 17.7 mi
32 min$4–5
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at East River Rd & Berwyn via Austin & Roosevelt and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Cumberland via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and O'Hare is 25 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare without a car is to subway which takes 1h 8m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Austin/Roosevelt station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to Cumberland via Clark/Lake in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to East River Rd & Berwyn via Austin & Roosevelt and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Austin & Roosevelt to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwyn
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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 O'Hare train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clark/Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to O'Hare.
There are 1192+ hotels available in O'Hare.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and O'Hare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





