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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway subway Orange Line
    41 min
    $2–5

  2. Subway, line 8 bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Halsted-Orangesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Halsted Orange Line Station to Halsted & Monroebus bus 8
    44 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)taxi taxi 10.3 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to The Loop (CTA)rideshare rideshare 10.3 mi
    18 min

  5. Drive 10.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)car car 10.3 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  6. Line 315 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Halstedbus bus 126
    1h 22m
    $5–6

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) by subway and foot

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Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.6 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to Quincy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to The Loop (CTA) via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, and Jackson & Halsted in around 1h 22m.

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