Chicago Midway International Airport to Chicago

CTA Orange Line ‘L’ (Midway – Loop)

Rapid transit train from Midway station (via enclosed walkway from terminal) to downtown Loop stations such as Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, LaSalle/Van Buren, Quincy, Washington/Wells and Clark/Lake in about 20–25 minutes. Operates approximately 03:30–01:05 on weekdays, 04:00–01:05 Saturdays, and 04:30–01:05 Sundays/holidays, with overnight N62 Archer bus providing substitute service when trains do not run.

CTA N62 Archer (overnight Orange Line substitute)

Overnight CTA bus linking Midway and the Southwest Side to the Loop via Archer Avenue when the Orange Line is not operating, serving downtown stops near the central business district. Useful for late-night or very early-morning trips between Midway and downtown when trains are not running.

CTA 62 Archer

Local CTA bus along Archer Avenue between Midway and downtown, serving neighborhoods on the Southwest Side and terminating in or near the Loop. Slower than the Orange Line but provides additional coverage and an option when trains are less frequent or for intermediate stops.

Chicago Licensed Taxis (Midway – Downtown)

Metered city taxis are available 24/7 from the designated taxi stand outside the Midway terminal and provide direct door-to-door service to downtown Loop hotels and offices in about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Typical flat-rate-style fares to downtown are around $35–45 plus tip, and no reservation is required.

Uber / Lyft (Midway – Downtown)

App-based rideshares pick up on the arrivals level near Door 4 in the center lane and provide direct service to the Loop in roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Prices vary with demand but are typically in the $25–45 range for standard services between Midway and downtown.