There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Polksubway Pink Line
47 min$4–10Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush Universitycar 8.7 mi
16 min$2–3Line 55 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashlandbus 55
- Take the bus from Ashland & Garfield to Ashland & Harrisonbus 9 / ...
1h 3m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush Universitytaxi 8.7 mi
16 min$29–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Rush University8.7 mi
16 min
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Rush University. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Ashland & Harrison via Ashland & Garfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Polk via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Rush University is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Garfield & Ashland station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Rush University, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to Rush University via LaSalle/Van Buren and Polk in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Rush University via Garfield & Ashland, Ashland & Garfield, and Ashland & Harrison in around 1h 3m.
- 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 LaSalle/Van Buren to Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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 Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ashland & Garfield to Ashland & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Rush University
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
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 Rush University train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Rush University.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Rush University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Rush University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





