There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 35m$8–15Line 330 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 330
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
4h 12m$6–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Elgin38.6 mi
58 minDrive 38.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgincar 38.6 mi
58 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgintaxi 38.6 mi
58 min$120–150
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin by subway, foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin is to line 330 bus and bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at La Fox St & Prairie St via Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Elgin is 51 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Archer/72nd Ct. station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and South Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to La Fox St & Prairie St via Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 4h 12m.
- 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 Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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 Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 South Elgin train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin is 39 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Elgin.
There are 126+ hotels available in South Elgin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Elgin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







