There are 6 ways to get from River Forest 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 Harlem-Green to Adams/Wabashsubway Green Line
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 1m$4–10Drive 11 mi
cheapest- Drive from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 11 mi
17 min$2–3Line 309 bus, line 315 bus
- Take the bus from Lake St & Jackson Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus 309 / ...
- Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to Midway CTA Stationbus 315
1h 1m$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 11 mi
17 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from River Forest to Chicago Midway-MDW11 mi
17 minLine 307 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Augusta St to Harlem Ave & Archer Avebus 307
- Take the bus from Harlem & Archer to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 62H / ...
1h 13m$5–6
River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Lake St & Jackson Ave and arriving at Midway CTA Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Harlem-Green and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between River Forest and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 20 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Lake St & Jackson Ave station.
River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Harlem-Green station.
River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lake St & Austin Blvd station.
What companies run services between River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a subway from Harlem-Green to Midway via Adams/Wabash in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake St & Jackson Ave to Midway CTA Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Harlem-Green to Adams/Wabash
- 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
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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 Lake St & Jackson Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Harlem Ave & Augusta St to Harlem Ave & Archer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- 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 River Forest to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
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
River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Adams/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between River Forest to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from River Forest 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 River Forest and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





