How to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th in Chicago, take the 59 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to Garfield Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to 79th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to 79th on the Moovit app.

43min$2.25
Bus - 59
59
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to 79th
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    60th Street & Stony Island (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to 79th
    Walk to
    79th
    West 79th Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and 79th, Chicago is approximately 9.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport MDW) and destination (79th), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 59, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and 79th in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th in Chicago?

    The 59 bus line goes from Garfield Red Line Station (West) station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Garfield (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Garfield (Red) station near 79th in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and 79th in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to get to 79th in Chicago?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Garfield Red Line Station (West) stop near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and 79th in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Garfield (Red) station, which is closest to 79th in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 79th costs $2.25.

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