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Typical cost and journey time from Midway into downtown Chicago.
CTA Orange Line train
CheapestCost
About $2.50
Time
About 25 min to the Loop
- Hours
- About 4am–1am
- Where to find it
- Midway station, reached by a walkway from the terminal.
- Good to know
- Tap a contactless card or phone.
Taxi
FastestCost
About $30–45 + tip
Time
20–40 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside baggage claim, door 3.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $25–40
Time
20–40 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Designated rideshare zone outside the terminal.
Our pick
Midway is much closer to downtown than O'Hare. The Orange Line is quick and cheap; a cab makes sense late at night.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Midway.
What's the cheapest way from Midway to downtown Chicago?
CTA Orange Line train: About $2.50, taking about 25 min to the Loop.
How much is a taxi from MDW to downtown Chicago?
About $30–45 + tip. The ride takes 20–40 min.
What hours does the CTA Orange Line train run?
About 4am–1am.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Midway?
Designated rideshare zone outside the terminal. Expect to pay about $25–40.
Where do I catch the CTA Orange Line train?
Midway station, reached by a walkway from the terminal.
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