There are 5 ways to get from Zion 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 Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway Orange Line
2h 6m$8–12Train, line 9 bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Ravenswoodtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Ravenswood to Ashland Orange Line Stationbus 9
3h 12m$12–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zion to Chicago Midway-MDW48.8 mi
1h 12mDrive 48.8 mi
- Drive from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 48.8 mi
1h 12m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 48.8 mi
1h 12m$130–160
Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Zion and arriving at Midway via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Zion and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 54 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 6m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Zion station.
Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1200+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Zion, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
There is no direct connection from Zion to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Clark/Lake, then take the subway to Midway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheridan Rd & 27th St to Midway via Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Waukegan, Ravenswood, Ravenswood, Ashland Orange Line Station, and Ashland-Orange in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Waukegan to Ravenswood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Ravenswood to Ashland Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zion to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zion and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







