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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Ashland-Orange station. Next, take the X9 bus from Ashland Orange Line Station (North) station to Ashland & Harrison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

40min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - X9
X9
Walk to Rush University
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
    Ashland-Orange
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland Orange Line Station (North)
    ID 4164
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Harrison (North)
    ID 6233
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rush University
    Walk to
    Rush University
    South Paulina Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE and 7

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Quincy station. Next, take the 7 bus from Adams & Wells (West) station to Paulina & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

52min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 7
7
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
    Quincy
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Wells (West)
    ID 80
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Paulina & Harrison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Harrison (South)
    ID 17067
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Rush University, Chicago is approximately 9.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in 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, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 59th Street & Kilbourn (East).

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

  • Pulaski (Orange)
  • Kedzie (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 Rush University, Chicago

Rush University is located at South Paulina Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harrison St & Paulina St (Pick Up Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Rush University:

  • Ashland-Lake
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Illinois Medical District

Bus stations close to Rush University:

  • Harrison St & Paulina St (Pick Up Only)
  • Harrison St & Paulina St (Drop Off Only)
  • Harrison & Paulina (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE and 7

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Quincy station. Next, take the 7 bus from Adams & Wells (West) station to Paulina & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

52min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 7
7
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
    Quincy
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Wells (West)
    ID 80
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Paulina & Harrison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Harrison (South)
    ID 17067
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line X9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Ashland-Orange station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashland-Orange station near Rush University in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Rush University in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 40 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Ashland-Orange stop, which is closest to Rush University in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Rush University costs $2.50.

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