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How to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station by Chicago 'L'?

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station by Chicago 'L'

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Washington/Wells station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' schedule to Howard Station on the Moovit app.

67min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
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
    Washington/Wells
    29 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Howard
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Howard Station, Chicago is approximately 21.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station

To check the Chicago 'L' schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport MDW) and destination (Howard Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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' schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington/Wells station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Howard station near Howard Station in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Howard Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Howard Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Howard Station costs $2.50.