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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka in Winnetka, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

108min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Winnetka
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
    Howard
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Pine St
    ID 447
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    Birch Street
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62, RED LINE and 213

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka in Winnetka, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 62 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to State & Roosevelt (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

157min$2.25
Bus - 62
62
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Winnetka
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 2353
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Pine St
    ID 447
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    Birch Street
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Winnetka and Winnetka, Winnetka is approximately 29.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Winnetka – 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, Winnetka 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 Winnetka, Winnetka

Winnetka is located at Birch Street, Winnetka and the nearest public transit station is Elm / Lincoln.

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Kenilworth
  • Indian Hill
  • Winnetka

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

  • Elm / Lincoln
  • Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
  • Green Bay Rd & Pine St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 62, RED LINE and 213

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka in Winnetka, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 62 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to State & Roosevelt (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

157min$2.25
Bus - 62
62
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Winnetka
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 2353
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Pine St
    ID 447
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    Birch Street
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago and Winnetka in Winnetka by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    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 Winnetka?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Winnetka stop, which is closest to Winnetka in Winnetka.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Winnetka costs $2.80.

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