Getting Around
How to get to and from Chicago Midway International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport is connected to Chicago and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.
CTA Orange Line runs directly from Midway station (inside the airport) to the Loop in about 20–25 minutes; fare is the standard CTA rate (no airport surcharge, unlike O'Hare's Blue Line stop). Service runs roughly 4am–1am — there is no 24-hour train to Midway.
Several CTA bus routes also serve the airport for local connections, though the Orange Line is the faster option downtown.
Metered taxis queue curbside outside baggage claim.
Uber and Lyft pick up from a designated curbside area.
An on-site rental car facility serves all major agencies.
If you're landing late, check the Orange Line's last-train time before you count on it — unlike the Blue Line to O'Hare, Midway's rail service doesn't run all night, so a late arrival may mean taxi or rideshare instead.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from MDW to Chicago in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at MDW
Exploring United States beyond Chicago? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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