There are 6 ways to get from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from 83rd St. to Museum Campus/11th St.train Me
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 1m$6–9Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 12.5 mi
20 min$3–4Line 26 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Commercial & 85th Street to 1100 S Columbusbus 26
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 3m$4–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 12.5 mi
20 min$30–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Chicago to Chicago Midway-MDW12.5 mi
20 minLine 87 bus, line 383 bus
- Take the bus from 87th Street & Escanaba to 87th Street & Cicero Terminalbus 87
- Take the bus from Cicero Ave & 88th St to Midway CTA Stationbus 383
1h 29m$4–6
South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from 87th Street & Escanaba and arriving at Midway CTA Station via Cicero Ave & 88th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from 83rd St. and arriving at Midway via Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between South Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 21 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from 87th Street & Escanaba station.
South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, depart from 83rd St. station.
South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 87th Street & Cicero Terminal station.
What companies run services between South Chicago, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a bus from 87th Street & Escanaba to Midway CTA Station via 87th Street & Cicero Terminal and Cicero Ave & 88th St in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 83rd St. to Museum Campus/11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- 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
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 Commercial & 85th Street to 1100 S Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 87th Street & Escanaba to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cicero Ave & 88th St to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Chicago to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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
South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Museum Campus/11th St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from South 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 South Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







