Is there transportation between O Hare and Midway?

You can take the CTA from O'Hare to Midway with one transfer downtown. It is the most economical way to transport between the two airports, but be sure to allow up to two hours for the trip. How Do I Get to Midway via CTA? For more information, or to plan your trip, please visit the CTA website.



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The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 16 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

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The fully automated free rail system transports passengers to and from Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5, as well as the Multi-Modal Rental Car Facility (MMF), Rental Cars, Economy Parking F, Kiss 'n' Fly, Pace buses and Metro.

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The average price for this trip is $60. Open the Uber app and input MDW 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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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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Domestic Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected to each other and you can easily walk between them or take moving sidewalks and escalators. The walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 takes about 10 minutes, and from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 can take up to 20 minutes if you're walking from farthest gate to farthest gate.

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There are a few different public transportation options that make O'Hare International Airport easily accessible. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical option. Passengers may also utilize the Metra and Pace Bus routes.

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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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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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What is the nearest airport to Chicago, IL (Station)? The nearest airport to Chicago, IL (Station) is Chicago Midway (MDW) Airport which is 8.2 miles away. Other nearby airports include Chicago O'Hare (ORD) (15.3 miles), Milwaukee (MKE) (75.5 miles) and Madison (MSN) (123.6 miles).

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Leaving Midway All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage. 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.

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All connecting passengers must go through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening.

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If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration.

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The recommended layover time for domestic flights is normally one hour. However, as previously stated, you may require longer if your flights are booked with two different airlines, if you are traveling to a very busy airport or if you require special assistance.

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When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.

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The general guidance is to arrive at Chicago Midway at least two hours before scheduled departure for a shorthaul flight and three hours before departure for a longhaul flight.

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