Chicago Midway Int’l. Airport (MDW) Ground Transportation
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers travellers a wide range of ground transportation options for easy access to and from the airport. MDW airport transportation services include public transit, taxis, limousines, rental car and rideshare. Multiple airport shuttles also operate from the terminal, providing scheduled service to different parts of the city and beyond. Midway International Airport offers a range of parking options, including hourly and daily parking in the Main Garage, as well as budget-friendly economy lots for long-term stays.
MDW Public Transportation
Midway International Airport is easily accessible via several public transportation options, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace Buses.
CTA Orange Line
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides both train (Orange Line “L” train) and bus services throughout the City of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Orange Line “L” train
| Operating Hours | 4:00 to 4:30 am |
| Location | east of the airport terminal building at the Midway Transportation Center |
| Payment Option | cash or credit |
Passengers can transfer to CTA buses using a Transit Card or unlimited ride pass, with up to two transfers within two hours available for just 25 cents when using a stored-value Transit Card.
CTA Buses
For travellers not using the CTA Orange Line, buses provide a convenient alternative for reaching Midway International Airport. The CTA operates nine bus routes serving the airport. CTA bus pick up and drop off centre is conveniently located at the same site as the Midway CTA station.
Pace Buses
Pace offers comprehensive bus service across the Chicago suburbs, including direct access to both Midway and O’Hare International Airports. Seven Pace routes serve Midway, with convenient drop-off and pick-up points near the Midway Transportation Center. Pace buses allow luggage at no extra cost, with no restrictions on baggage, and caged pets can also ride free.
Passengers transferring between a Pace bus and the CTA can save money by using a Pace/CTA electronic fare card, which is valid across both transit systems. Those paying with cash will need to pay $1.75 on the Pace bus and an additional $2.25 to board the CTA separately.
Private Chicago Midway Airport Transportation
| Transit Options | Pickup and Drop off | Terminal Door |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Buses River Valley Metro | Lower Level (through parking garage) | Door 6 |
| Off-Site Parking Shuttles, Charter Buses | Lowel Level (through parking garage) | Doors 5 & 6 |
| City Taxis | Lower Level Inner Lane | Door 2 |
| Airport Parking Shuttles | Lower Level Inner Lane | Door 4 |
| Limos & Suburban Taxis | Lower Level Center Lane | Doors 1 & 2 |
| Rental Car Shuttles | Lower Level Inner Lane | Door 3 |
| Rideshare | Blue Zones “A & B” Lower Level Center LaneOrange Zones “C & D” Lower Level Center LaneGreen Zones “E & F” Lower Level Center Lane | Doors 2 & 3 Doors 3 & 4 Door 4 |
| Individual Passenger | Lower Level Outer Lane | Doors 2, 3 & 4 |
| Hotel Shuttles | Departure Ticket Level | Door 2 |
For passengers requiring wheelchair-accessible vehicles, Curb Mobility can be contacted at 888-928-2277 or 888-WAV-CABS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Public transportation include CTA Orange Line train, buses, taxis, limos, hotel shuttles and rental car services at Midway Airport.
The CTA Orange Line station is located at the Midway Transportation Center, directly connected to the MDW airport terminal.
Yes, rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are available for pickups and drop-offs at designated zones at MDW Airport.