Transfer to/from - Chicago Midway airport (MDW)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Companies offering this service pick their passengers up outside the baggage reclaim area, door 4.

Bus

There are numerous services to the city centre and the suburbs that can be boarded at the transportation centre, connected to the terminal through a covered walkway. There are also regional buses that transport passengers to different areas in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Train

The Orange Line from CTA (Tel +1 312 836 7000) operates from 4:00 am to 1:00 am to the city centre, with connections to most other lines and stops at Pulaski, Kedzie, Ashland, Halsted, Roosevelt, Quincy and Wabash. Journey time is 20-25 minutes and the fare is USD2.50. The airport station is located in the transportation centre, to the east of the terminal.

Taxi

Ranks are found in front of the terminal, on the lower level, and cabs have meters. Rides to downtown Chicago cost around USD35.00-40.00, with a trip of 20-40 minutes, depending on traffic. You can also take a shared service with fixed fares (USD18.00 to the city centre). Available operators are: American United Cab (Tel +1 773 327 6161), Blue Ribbon (Tel +1 773 508 9100), Checker Taxi (Tel +1 312 243 2537), Chicago Carriage Cab (Tel +1 312 326 2221), Choice Taxi (Tel +1 773 338 9503), 5 Star Taxi (Tel +1 773 866 9933), Flash Cab (Tel +1 773 561 1444), Globe Taxi (Tel +1 773 725 6500), Gold Coast Taxi (Tel +1 773 271 0163), King Drive Cab (Tel +1 773 488 8000), KOAM Taxi (Tel +1 773 973 3535), Royal 3 CCC Chicago Taxi (Tel +1 312 326 2221), Service Taxi (Tel +1 773 262 2163), Sun Taxi (Tel +1 773 736 3390), 24 Seven Taxi (Tel +1 773 944 0350), Yellow Cab (Tel +1 312 829 4222).

Rent a Car

Public buses

CTA (Tel +1 312 836 7000) - Fares: USD2.25.
47 - From Cicero to Lake Park along 47th Street.
54B - Between Ford City Mall and Cermak/Kenton.
55 - To the Museum of Science and Industry, stopping at Garfield.
55A/55N - To Austin and 65th Street.
62H - Runs along Archer, Cicero, Harlem and 63th Street.
62N - Night service to State/Washington through Roosevelt, Halsted, Archer and Cicero.
63 - To Kedzie, Ashland, Cottage Grove and Stony Island along 63th Street.
63W - Heads for Archer, stopping at Narragansett.

Pace Bus (Tel +1 847 364 7223) - Fares: USD2.25.
379 - Ford City Mall, Moraine Valley Community College, Orland Square Mall.
382 - Ford City Mall, Oak Park, Pulaski.
383 - Ford City Mall, Cicero, Oak Forest Health Center, Rivercrest Shopping Center.
384 - Ford City Mall, Narragansett, Natchez.
385 - Ford City Mall, Moraine Valley Community College, Rivercrest Shopping Center.
386 - Stops at Harlem and Devry University.
390 - Between Cicero and 47th Street and UPS Hodgkins.

Regional buses

Act II Transportation (Tel +1 800 769 8891 / 309 799 8891) - Serves Quad Cities, Davenport, Iowa and O'Hare Airport.
Peoria Charter (Tel +1 800 448 0572) - Provides services to Joliet, Pontiac, Normal, Morton and Peoria.
River Valley Metro Mass Transit (Tel +1 815 937 4287) - Travels to Kankakee County and eastern Illinois, all the way to Bourbonnais.

More information on the public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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