There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods 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 Union Station to Deerfieldtrain Md-N
2h 7m$16–24Drive 29.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoodscar 29.6 mi
51 min$6–8Line 315 bus, line 91 bus, line 272 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 Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Lnbus 272
2h 48m$7–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Riverwoods29.6 mi
51 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoodstaxi 29.6 mi
51 min$90–110Subway, bus, line 272 bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Jefferson Parksubway
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Stationbus 270
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Lnbus 272
2h 30m$6–14
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Riverwoods. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln via Austin & Roosevelt, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Riverwoods is 38 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Austin/Roosevelt station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Riverwoods, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln via Austin & Roosevelt, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Golf Mill Station in around 2h 48m.
- 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
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 Jefferson Park
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- 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
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Riverwoods
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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 Riverwoods train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods is 30 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Riverwoods.
There are 275+ hotels available in Riverwoods.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Riverwoods. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







