Chicago · MDW

Midway International Airport (MDW) to The Loop (downtown Chicago)

CTA Orange Line 20–30 min

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

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1. MetroCTA Orange Line

   20–30 min

   Fare

   $3

   Hours

   04:00–01:00· every 10 min

   $2.50 fare; every train loops around downtown. Overnight the N62 Archer night bus replaces it.

2. TaxiTaxi

   20–40 min

   Fare

   $30–$40

   Hours

   24h

   Metered, roughly $30–40 plus tip to the Loop.

3. Ride-hailingUber / Lyft

   20–40 min

   Fare

   $25–$45

   Hours

   24h

   Pick up at the marked rideshare area outside baggage claim; prices rise at peak times.

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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