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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Uptownby subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Midway to Rooseveltsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Wilson-North Innersubway subway Red Line
    51 min
    $4–10

  2. Drive 15.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Uptowncar car 15.8 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 62 bus, line 146 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Wacker/Lakebus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from State & E. Wacker to Marine Drive & Wilsonbus bus 146 / ...
    1h 35m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Uptowntaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    28 min
    $50–60

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Uptownrideshare rideshare 15.8 mi
    28 min

  6. Subway, line 146 bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from State & E. Wacker to Marine Drive & Wilsonbus bus 146 / ...
    1h 5m
    $6–8

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Uptown by subway

Calendar934Weekly Subways
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.3 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a subway from Midway to Wilson-North Inner via Roosevelt in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Midway to Marine Drive & Wilson via Pulaski-Orange, Pulaski Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Wacker/Lake, and State & E. Wacker in around 1h 35m.

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