There are 7 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway Orange Line
20 min$2–5Line 62 bus
- Take the bus from State & Roosevelt to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 62
37 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 9.3 mi
15 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Chicago Midway-MDW9.3 mi
15 minDrive 9.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 9.3 mi
15 min$2–3Fly
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
45 min$45–360Line 62 bus via Archer & Cicero
- Take the bus from State & Roosevelt to Archer & Cicerobus 62
48 min$4–6
Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State & Roosevelt and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt and arriving at Midway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Roosevelt to Midway takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Roosevelt station.
Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Roosevelt station.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to line 62 bus which takes 37 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $360 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Roosevelt to Midway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Roosevelt to Midway Orange Line Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from State & Roosevelt to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from State & Roosevelt to Archer & Cicero
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
The quickest flight from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Lake Michigan. It is currently 2:37 AM in Lake Michigan and 1:37 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Midway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Lake Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Southwest Airlines offers flights from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Airport.
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Michigan and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.