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

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown 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. The Chicago 'L' schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' schedule to Uptown on the Moovit app.

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
    22 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

Alternative route from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown by Chicago 'L' via ORANGE LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown 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 Wilson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 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 Uptown on the Moovit app.

69min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE 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
    Washington/Wells
    29 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to Uptown
    Walk to
    Uptown
    520 yd • 7 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.

Chicago 'L' schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown

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

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Alternative route from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown by Chicago 'L' via ORANGE LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Uptown 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 Wilson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 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 Uptown on the Moovit app.

69min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE 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
    Washington/Wells
    29 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to Uptown
    Walk to
    Uptown
    520 yd • 7 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 Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • 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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