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How to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-2 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Prospect Heights on the Moovit app.

168min$10.00
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
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
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 35.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington/Wells station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Otc station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Prospect Heights in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Prospect Heights costs $10.00.