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How to get from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Adams/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

89min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    3 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

89min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    6 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW

The distance between Oak Forest, Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago is approximately 31.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' 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 Oak Forest

Oak Forest is located at Le Claire Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 159th St & Le Claire Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • 159th St & Le Claire Ave
  • 159th St & Laramie Ave
  • 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)

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

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, RED LINE and ORANGE LINE

To get from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

89min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    6 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The RI train line goes from Oak Forest station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest to #400| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till #400| Lasalle Street station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Oak Forest in Oak Forest and Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    Get on the RI train from the Oak Forest station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    Get off the train at the #400| Lasalle Street station, which is closest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • When is the last bus from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The last bus from Oak Forest in Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago is the South Cicero line. It leaves the Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) stop at 12:02 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The ride from Oak Forest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW costs $8.00.

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