There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine 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 Palatinetrain Up-Nw
1h 59m$6–11Bus, line 330 bus, line 600 bus, line 604 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Harlem & Archerbus 62H / ...
- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 330
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 600 / ...
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rand/Williamsbus 604
3h 7m$6–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Palatine30.6 mi
53 minDrive 30.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatinecar 30.6 mi
53 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatinetaxi 30.6 mi
53 min$100–130
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Rand/Williams via Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Palatine is 38 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 59m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Harlem & Archer station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Rand/Williams via Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 3h 7m.
- 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 Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Harlem & Archer
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rand/Williams
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 Palatine train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine is 31 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Palatine.
There are 262+ hotels available in Palatine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Palatine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







