There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka by subway, train, 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, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain Up-N
1h 42m$6–10Drive 23.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetkacar 23.7 mi
42 min$5–7Line 62 bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jacksonbus 62
- Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine Stbus 213
3h$10–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Winnetka23.7 mi
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetkataxi 23.7 mi
42 min$70–90Subway, line 213 bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Rooseveltsubway
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Howardsubway
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine Stbus 213
2h 1m$6–13
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Archer & Cicero, State & Van Buren and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Winnetka via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Winnetka is 28 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Archer & Cicero station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Cicero & Archer, Archer & Cicero, Dearborn & Jackson, State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 3h.
- 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
Subway from Midway to Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Roosevelt to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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 Winnetka train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka is 24 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Winnetka.
There are 181+ hotels available in Winnetka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Winnetka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







