How easy is it to get from Midway (MDW) to downtown Chicago via the L?

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I am looking to get to the board of trade from Midway. I have gotten downtown from ORD via the blue line but is MDW as easy?



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The L is right there. So you can take the orange line or blue line into downtown. Ask one of the CTA people working there. Their usually pretty good with giving advice on exactly where you're going.




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How do I get from Midway Airport to downtown Chicago?

Orange Line train service operates from Midway (on the southwest side of Chicago) to downtown via elevated tracks. All trains from the Midway station go to the downtown Loop. The normal travel time to downtown from Midway is 20-25 minutes.

How much is a cab from Midway to downtown Chicago?

Leaving Midway All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage. Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is $35-40. For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website.

How much does it cost to uber from Midway to downtown Chicago?

If you're interested in shared rides, you can also use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to get from Midway International Airport to downtown Chicago. This typically costs about $25 from Midway International Airport.



Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago Using Elevated Train Orange Line




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