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Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, United States

Drop-off

The Loop (downtown Chicago)

Pin before customs

Fastest

CTA Orange Line β€˜L’ (Midway – Loop)

metro Β· 8-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
CTA Orange Line β€˜L’ (Midway – Loop)
metro
Headway
8-15
Backup
CTA N62 Archer (overnight Orange Line substitute) Β· 15-30m

Note

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.

Beyond downtown

Chicago: Regional Hop Plan

For travelers continuing beyond the main city core. Targets queries likechicago airport busandmdw to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

International business

Brief

Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.

Service
CTA Orange Line β€˜L’ (Midway – Loop)
Mode
metro
Freq
8-15m
Note
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.

Regional coaches

Brief

Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.

Service
CTA N62 Archer (overnight Orange Line substitute)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-30m
Note
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.

What locals actually do

Brief

Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.

Service
CTA N62 Archer (overnight Orange Line substitute)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-30m
Note
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.
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FAQs

KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Chicago stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.