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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The Orange Line provides rapid transit train service between Midway Airport and downtown (Loop), and provides service to Chicago's Southwest Side.
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.
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.
Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is $35-40. For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website.
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.
The normal travel time between the downtown Chicago Loop and Midway on the Orange Line is 20-25 minutes, however, if you are traveling from a location outside the loop, you may have to connect to another CTA train or bus.
Pickup at Midway International Airport (MDW)When you're ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the MDW airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
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.
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.
Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago: Driving DistanceDriving 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.
Midway Is Convenient for Domestic TravelWhile 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).