Are there shuttles to Midway Airport?

River Valley Metro has a shuttle that services Midway Airport. And, the fare is only $2 each way! Use this shuttle for your travel needs to the airport and downtown Chicago. With the bus stop just outside baggage claim it is easy access to the airport and is a short walk to the CTA bus and train station.



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Free shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes to and from each economy parking location and the main Midway terminal building.

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Orange Line train service operates from Midway (on the southwest side of Chicago) to downtown via elevated tracks. All trains from the Midway station go to the downtown Loop. The normal travel time to downtown from Midway is 20-25 minutes.

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GO Airport Express serves the two major airports in the Chicago area including O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW). Our airport shuttles and private van charters pick up and drop off daily between both airports, downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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The average price for this trip is $41. Open the Uber app and input Chicago IL in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago: Driving Distance Driving from Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago takes slightly less time than riding public transit, depending on the route you take: 28 Minutes (11.2 Miles): Get on 1-55 N/Stevenson Expressway from S Cicero Avenue. Take exit 293A from I-55 N/Stevenson Expressway.

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Chicago Midway International Airport is located around 11 miles from Downtown. The O'Hare International Airport is located about 18 miles from Downtown. O'Hare and Midway airports, the busiest in Chicago, are around 29 miles apart.

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Larger airports, such as O'Hare and Midway in Chicago, ask that passengers arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure especially if a traveler needs to go to the check-in counter for any reason (i.e., check baggage, etc.).

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Arriving 90 minutes before departure should be plenty. 2 hours is what we do. We always check bags with SW at their Kiosks and rarely have a delay there.

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The busiest times of day at Midway are between 5 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., on weekdays, as evidenced by the length lines at security gates.

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Compared to O'Hare, Midway is a much smaller international airport, and it only carries a few airlines. Midway generally operates Southwest Airlines flights and it is much smaller and less busy than O'Hare. The advantage of traveling through Midway is that it is much closer to the city.

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2. Navigation: Midway is a smaller airport, which enables the airport to provide a simple navigation experience. Midway only has three gates: A, B, and C. O'Hare is a bigger airport with a larger area to navigate.

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Orange Line 'L' The Orange Line provides rapid transit train service between Midway Airport and downtown (Loop), and provides service to Chicago's Southwest Side.

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Midway Is Convenient for Domestic Travel While still a busy airport by any standard, Midway is much less busy than O'Hare (it doesn't even crack the top 50 internationally). It's closer to downtown, and limo service can get you from the Loop to Midway in just over 20 minutes (without traffic, of course).

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Midway Park is a sub-neighborhood of Austin in Chicago, Illinois. This Chicago landmark district lies both north and south of Lake Avenue.

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Orange Line train service operates from Midway (on the southwest side of Chicago) to downtown via elevated tracks. All trains from the Midway station go to the downtown Loop. The normal travel time to downtown from Midway is 20-25 minutes.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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