There are 5 ways to get from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway Blue Line
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 13m$4–10Line 330 bus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlembus 330
2h 14m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Chicago Midway-MDW20.5 mi
34 minDrive 20.5 mi
- Drive from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 20.5 mi
34 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 20.5 mi
34 min$60–80
Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Terminal 1 station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harlem & Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Midway via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Terminal 1 and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 29 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to subway which takes 1h 13m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rosemont CTA Station.
Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from O'Hare station.
Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Archer/Harlem station.
What companies run services between Terminal 1, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Terminal 1 to Midway via O'Hare and Clark/Lake in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlem hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clark/Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 1 to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Terminal 1 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 Terminal 1 and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





