How to get from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus and train?

From East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R1 bus from St. Catherine Hospital station to South Shore Clark Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Lake Park (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

157min$11.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R1R1
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Leaves from St. Catherine Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catherine Hospital
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore Clark Road Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Midway Orange Line Station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the R1 bus from St. Catherine Hospital station to South Shore Clark Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

160min$11.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R1R1
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from St. Catherine Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catherine Hospital
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore Clark Road Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago is approximately 38.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Chicago

East Chicago is located at IN 46312, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hammond.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond
  • East Chicago

Public transit stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago

Chicago Midway Airport MDW is located at Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Midway Regional Buses.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • Midway
  • Pulaski (Orange)
  • Kedzie (Orange)

Bus stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • Midway Regional Buses
  • Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • Midway Orange Line Station

Related Routes

From East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the R1 bus from St. Catherine Hospital station to South Shore Clark Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

160min$11.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R1R1
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from St. Catherine Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catherine Hospital
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Shore Clark Road Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line SSL, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line SSL, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

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

    The R1 bus line goes from St. Catherine Hospital station near East Chicago to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roundtrip station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the R1 bus from the St. Catherine Hospital stop near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Roundtrip stop, which is closest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The ride from East Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport MDW costs $11.25.

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