There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 by subway, 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
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway Blue Line
1h 20m$4–10Line 330 bus
- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 330
1h 57m$6–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago O'Hare-ORD21.3 mi
37 minDrive 21.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1car 21.3 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1taxi 21.3 mi
37 min$65–80
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Terminal 1 station. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Rosemont CTA Station via Archer/72nd Ct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at O'Hare via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Terminal 1 is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 without a car is to subway which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Archer/72nd Ct. station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Terminal 1, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to Terminal 1 via Clark/Lake and O'Hare in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- 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 O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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 Terminal 1 train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clark/Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1 is 21 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Terminal 1.
There are 361+ hotels available in Terminal 1.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Terminal 1. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.