Some Options For Midway Airport Transportation

By Rena Hudson


The largest city in the Midwestern United States, Chicago sees a great number of travelers coming in and going out every day. Whether it's tourists and businesspeople visiting the city or residents of the city and surrounding areas going elsewhere, thousands of people use the city's two international airports on a daily basis. O'Hare is the larger and more famous of the two but Midway is a major airport is it's own right. Those entering or leaving the metropolitan area via the latter have a number of options for Midway Airport transportation.

Going by car is one option to get to the south side airport. Nearby Interstate 55 is the most-often used way to get there. From areas of the city north of the airport, simply make your way to I-55 and the Cicero Avenue South exit will lead you straight there. Southbound Interstate 294 is the best way to get to I-55 from the northern suburbs while northbound I-294 will take you there from areas to the south. From the western suburbs, Interstate 88 will lead you to I-294 South in order to get to I-55.

Short-term and long-term parking lots are available near the airport for those who need to park. It's possible to drop off and pick up departing and arriving passengers but waiting directly outside the terminal in one's car is not allowed. For this there is a cell phone lot located within minutes of the terminals.

If you don't want to or cannot drive, there are several other options. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), know by locals as The El, is an economic and convenient means of getting to and from the airport from the city proper. The Orange Line of the CTA goes between downtown Chicago and Midway with trains running every day of the week from four o'clock in the morning until 1 am.

Taxis are a more expensive but also more convenient option. They are generally readily available throughout the city and at the airport for arriving passengers.

For shared rides, there are shuttle services that go to and from surrounding areas. There are a variety of companies serving different areas so it's good to ensure that you use the best one according to your destination. If you're staying in hotel in or around Chicago you can inquire as to whether they have a shuttle service as well.

Regional buses are a viable alternative for anyone traveling to and from places farther away. Other locations in Illinois as well as parts of Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa have this type of bus service.

There are three main options for passengers who are transferring between Midway and O'Hare. If using a shuttle or taxi, you should allow a minimum of one hour for the trip. The CTA recommends allowing two hours when using their trains.

There's a good number of alternatives available for Midway Airport transportation. Travelers going through here should have no problem finding a way to get to and from there that will fit their needs and budget.




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