Transfer to/from - Chicago Midway airport (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is located approximately 16 km (10 miles) southwest of downtown Chicago. Travel time ranges between 20 and 45 minutes depending on traffic and the mode of transportation chosen.

Train / Subway (CTA Orange Line)

The fastest and most affordable connection to downtown is the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Orange Line train. The Midway CTA Station is connected to the terminal building via an enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge at the Midway Transportation Center. Trains depart every 6 to 12 minutes between 4:00 am and 1:00 am (with plans for 24-hour service), reaching The Loop in 20 to 25 minutes. The standard fare is USD 2.50 per ride, payable with contactless credit/debit cards, digital wallets, or reloadable Ventra cards.

Taxis

Taxi stands are located on the lower level roadway curb directly outside the baggage claim area. All authorized taxicabs operate on calibrated meters. Fares to downtown Chicago typically run between USD 35.00 and USD 45.00. Shared flat-rate cab services are also available when staffed at the starter stand.

Ride-Sharing Apps

Rideshare operators including Uber and Lyft pick up passengers on the lower level exterior roadway outside Door 4 of the baggage claim area.

Local and Regional Buses

The Midway Transportation Center provides access to multiple CTA urban bus routes, Pace suburban lines, and regional intercity coach buses connecting to communities in Illinois and Indiana.

City and Suburban Bus Services

Buses arrive and depart from the dedicated bus bays at the Midway Transportation Center, accessible via the eastern pedestrian bridge from the terminal.

CTA (Chicago Transit Authority): Base fare is USD 2.25 using a Ventra card or contactless card.

• Route 47: connects Cicero to Lake Park along 47th Street.
• Route 54B: runs between Ford City Mall and Cermak/Kenton.
• Route 55: travels between the airport and the Museum of Science and Industry along Garfield Boulevard.
• Routes 55A / 55N: service to Austin and 65th Street.
• Route 62H: serves Archer, Cicero, Harlem, and 63rd Street.
• Route 62N: overnight Owl Service operating toward State/Washington via Roosevelt, Halsted, Archer, and Cicero.
• Route 63: operates to Kedzie, Ashland, Cottage Grove, and Stony Island along 63rd Street.
• Route 63W: westbound service toward Archer and Narragansett.

Pace Suburban Bus: Standard fare is USD 2.00 with Ventra (USD 2.25 cash). Connects Midway with southwest suburban communities.

• Route 379: serves Moraine Valley Community College, Ford City Mall, and Orland Square Mall.
• Route 382: operates via 111th Street between Ford City Mall, Oak Park, and Pulaski.
• Route 383: runs along South Cicero Avenue connecting Ford City Mall, Oak Forest Health Center, and Rivercrest Shopping Center.
• Route 384: connects Narragansett Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue with Ford City Mall.
• Route 385: connects Moraine Valley Community College and Rivercrest Shopping Center via 87th / 111th / 127th.
• Route 386: links to Harlem Avenue commercial corridor and Bedford Park.
• Route 390: runs between Midway, Cicero/47th, and the UPS Hodgkins facility.

Regional Buses

• Peoria Charter Coach: daily direct scheduled coach services between Midway, Joliet, Pontiac, Normal (Illinois State University), and Peoria.
• River Valley Metro: commuter connections serving Kankakee County communities and Bourbonnais.
• Act II Transportation: scheduled transfers to Quad Cities, Davenport (Iowa), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.