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

Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-2 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 46 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Western (Orange) station. Next, take the X49 bus from Western Orange Line Station station to Western & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

46min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Midway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago Midway Airport
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and Chicago is approximately 8.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago 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 to Chicago

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport) and destination (Chicago), 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 to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Bus line X49.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Midway Airport and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago in Chicago?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Orange) station near Chicago Midway Airport in Chicago to Western Orange Line Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western Orange Line Station near Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport and Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Midway Airport to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western (Orange) station near Chicago Midway Airport in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Midway Airport and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Western Orange Line Station, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport to Chicago costs $2.50.

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