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

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

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop D station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

117min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Midway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    32 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop D
    ID 37721
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Elgin

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 51.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Elgin 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 MDW to Elgin

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Rosemont station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Elgin in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Elgin?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Elgin costs $2.80.

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