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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western & 59th Street (South) station. Next, take the 59 bus from 59th Street & Western (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

83min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Bus - 59
59
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 59th Street (South)
    ID 14578
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    59th Street & Western (West)
    ID 15459
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Midway Orange Line Station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW

The distance between Lincoln Square, Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago is approximately 15.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Foster (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Damen (Brown)
  • Western-Brown
  • Francisco

Train stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Western & Foster (South)
  • Foster & Western (East)
  • Foster & Western (West)

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 Orange Line Station (West).

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

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

Bus stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • Midway Orange Line Station (West)
  • Cicero & 55th Street (South)
  • Cicero & 55th Street (North)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, take the X49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western & 59th Street (South) station. Next, take the 59 bus from 59th Street & Western (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

83min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Bus - 59
59
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 59th Street (South)
    ID 14578
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    59th Street & Western (West)
    ID 15459
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Midway Orange Line Station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Lincoln Square to Western Orange Line Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Western Orange Line Station station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lincoln Square and Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the 79th & Western Terminal (West) stop near Lincoln Square in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western Orange Line Station station, which is closest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The ride from Lincoln Square to Chicago Midway Airport MDW costs $2.25.

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