There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare 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 Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 3m$4–10Bus, line 91 bus, line 315 bus
- Take the bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 81W
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Austin & Jacksonbus 91
- Take the bus from Austin/Jackson to Midway CTA Stationbus 315
1h 55m$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 17.4 mi
29 min$55–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from O'Hare to Chicago Midway-MDW17.4 mi
29 minDrive 17.4 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 17.4 mi
29 min$4–5
O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Midway CTA Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Austin/Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Midway via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between O'Hare and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 25 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from East River Rd & Berwyn station.
O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cumberland station.
O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a subway from Cumberland to Midway via Clark/Lake in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Midway CTA Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Austin/Jackson in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 East River Rd & Berwyn to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Austin & Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Austin/Jackson to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 O'Hare to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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
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
O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clark/Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from O'Hare 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 O'Hare and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





