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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)by subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) by subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van BurensubwayOrange Line
    43 min
    $2–5

  2. Subway, line 8 bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Halsted-OrangesubwayOrange Line
    2. Take the bus from Halsted Orange Line Station to Halsted & Monroebus8
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)taxi10.3 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 10.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA)car10.3 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Chicago Midway Airport to The Loop (CTA)towncar10.3 mi
    18 min
    $100–140

  6. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Cicero & 24th Placebus54B
    2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to 900 W Harrisonbus60
    1h 18m
    $5

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chicago Midway Airport to The Loop (CTA)shuttle
    19 min

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to The Loop (CTA) by subway and foot

Calendar908Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Buren every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to The Loop (CTA) via Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and 900 W Harrison in around 1h 18m.

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