There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wabashsubway Orange Line
33 min$2–5Line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Monroebus 62
47 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)taxi 10.4 mi
19 min$29–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)10.4 mi
19 minDrive 10.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)car 10.4 mi
19 min$2–3Line 62 bus via Pulaski Orange Line Station
- Take the bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Randolphbus 62
59 min$6–8
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $29 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Midway Orange Line Station station and arriving at Dearborn & Monroe. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Midway and arriving at Washington/Wabash. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Monroe station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Washington Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Monroe 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Dearborn & Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Pulaski Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Randolph
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Washington Station (CTA Red Line)
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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 Washington Station (CTA Red Line) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Station (CTA Red Line).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Washington Station (CTA Red Line).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Washington Station (CTA Red Line). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.