There are 6 ways to get from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by subway, 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
best- Take the subway from Addison-Red to Rooseveltsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway Orange Line
54 min$4–10Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 13.9 mi
22 min$3–4Line 22 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Clark & Waveland to Clark & Van Burenbus 22
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 25m$4–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 13.9 mi
22 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway-MDW13.9 mi
22 minBus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from Irving Park & Clark to Ashland & Garfieldbus X9
- Take the bus from Garfield & Ashland to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 55
1h 43m$6
Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Irving Park & Clark and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Garfield & Ashland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Addison-Red and arriving at Midway via Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Metro Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.
The best way to get from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to subway which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Irving Park & Clark station.
Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Addison-Red station.
Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Ashland & Garfield station.
What companies run services between Metro Chicago, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Metro Chicago to Midway via Addison-Red and Roosevelt in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metro Chicago to Midway Orange Line Station via Irving Park & Clark, Ashland & Garfield, and Garfield & Ashland in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Addison-Red to Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 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
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- 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 Clark & Waveland to Clark & Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Irving Park & Clark to Ashland & Garfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Garfield & Ashland to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Roosevelt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Metro Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1072+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Metro Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





