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

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Roosevelt station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Wilson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

62min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Uptown
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
    Roosevelt
    21 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Uptown
    Walk to
    Uptown
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to State/Lake station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Lake (North) station to Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

70min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Uptown
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
    State/Lake
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (North)
    ID 1438
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
    ID 3773
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uptown
    Walk to
    Uptown
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Uptown, Chicago is approximately 17.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown by Chicago 'L', 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:

  • 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 Uptown, Chicago

Uptown is located at Uptown, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wilson & Hazel (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uptown:

  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Sheridan
  • Wilson

Train stations close to Uptown:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Uptown:

  • Wilson & Hazel (East)
  • Sheridan & Sunnyside (North)
  • Clarendon & Leland (South)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown in Chicago, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to State/Lake station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Lake (North) station to Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

70min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Uptown
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
    State/Lake
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (North)
    ID 1438
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
    ID 3773
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uptown
    Walk to
    Uptown
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 146.

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

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

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

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Roosevelt station near Uptown in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Uptown in Chicago by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Roosevelt station, which is closest to Uptown in Chicago.

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

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

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