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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to East Chicago in East Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 55 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R1 bus from Metro Center station to St. Catherine Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

153min$11.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R1R1
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (East)
    ID 10563
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Catherine Hospital
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    IN 46312
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to East Chicago

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, East Chicago and East Chicago, East Chicago is approximately 44.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to East Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW

Chicago Midway Airport MDW is located at Chicago Midway Airport MDW, East Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 59th Street & Kilbourn (East).

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

  • Kedzie (Orange)
  • Pulaski (Orange)

Bus stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • 59th Street & Kilbourn (East)
  • 59th Street & Kilbourn (West)
  • 55th Street & Kilpatrick (East)

Public transit stations close to East Chicago, East Chicago

East Chicago is located at IN 46312, East Chicago and the nearest public transit station is St. Catherine Hospital.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • East Chicago

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • St. Catherine Hospital
  • Ivy Tech East Chicago

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line SSL, Bus line R1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Museum Of Science & Industry (East) station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago to 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station near East Chicago in East Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago and East Chicago in East Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Museum Of Science & Industry (East) stop near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 55th Street & Lake Park (East) stop, which is closest to East Chicago in East Chicago.

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

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

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