There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda by subway, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grovetrain Up-Nw
2h 35m$34–47Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waucondacar 42.4 mi
1h 11m$8–12Line 315 bus, line 91 bus, bus, line 272 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Rooseveltbus 315
- Take the bus from Austin & Roosevelt to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 91
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Stationbus 270
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus 272
- Take the taxi from Hawthorn Mall to Waucondataxi
3h 34m$37–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Wauconda42.4 mi
1h 11mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waucondataxi 42.4 mi
1h 11m$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Fox River Grove via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wauconda is 57 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda.
There are 143+ hotels available in Wauconda.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Wauconda, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wauconda. However, you can take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Fox River Grove, then take the taxi to Wauconda. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Austin/Roosevelt, take the line 91 bus to Jefferson Park Transit Center, take the bus to Golf Mill Station, take the line 272 bus to Hawthorn Mall, then take the taxi to Wauconda.
- 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 OTC to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Austin & Roosevelt to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Wauconda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $30–140
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wauconda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







