There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 44m$7–11Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 30.1 mi
50 min$6–8Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, line 330 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rand/Evergreen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 604
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 600 / ...
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlembus 330
- Take the bus from Harlem & Archer to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 62H / ...
2h 50m$7–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palatine to Chicago Midway-MDW30.1 mi
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 30.1 mi
50 min$100–120
Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Rand/Evergreen and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Northwest Transportation Center, Rosemont CTA Station and Harlem & Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Midway via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Palatine and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 39 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 44m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rand/Evergreen station.
Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Northwest Transportation Center station.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a bus from Rand/Evergreen to Midway Orange Line Station via Northwest Transportation Center, Rosemont CTA Station, Archer/Harlem, and Harlem & Archer in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rand/Evergreen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Harlem & Archer to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palatine to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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
Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 30 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Palatine 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 Palatine and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







