🚇 Public Transport near Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago • Last updated 2025-11-03 UTC
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides direct rapid transit rail and bus connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and destinations across Chicago. The Orange Line train links Midway to downtown Loop stations, while several CTA bus routes serve neighborhoods in the Southwest Side and beyond. All services use Ventra fare payment and are accessible.
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Orange Line
The Orange Line provides direct rapid transit between Chicago Midway International Airport and downtown Chicago’s Loop, serving stations on the Southwest Side and connecting to other CTA rail lines. Trains operate daily except overnight hours, with a travel time of about 20–25 minutes to downtown.
62 Archer
Route 62 Archer is a major bus route connecting Midway Airport to downtown Chicago via Archer Avenue, serving neighborhoods along the corridor. Overnight N62 Archer Owl buses provide service when the Orange Line is not running.
N62 Archer (Owl Service)
N62 Archer provides overnight (Owl) service connecting Midway Airport with downtown Chicago, following Route 62 Archer’s alignment. This ensures continuous transit access between the airport and State/Washington when the Orange Line is closed.
54B South Cicero
Route 54B South Cicero connects Midway Airport to neighborhoods along South Cicero Avenue, including Ford City Mall. It provides north-south service to nearby residential and commercial areas.
55 Garfield
Route 55 Garfield provides frequent east-west service between Midway Airport and the Museum of Science & Industry area, connecting with the Red and Green Lines and serving key destinations on the Southwest Side.
55A 55th/Austin
Route 55A 55th/Austin provides local service from Midway Airport west along 55th Street to Austin Boulevard, serving neighborhoods near the city’s western boundary.
55N 55th/Narragansett
Route 55N 55th/Narragansett connects Midway Airport with the Narragansett neighborhood, operating along 55th Street west of the airport.
59 59th/61st
Route 59 59th/61st provides east-west bus service between Midway Airport and Ashland Avenue, serving neighborhoods south and east of the airport.
62H Archer/Harlem
Route 62H Archer/Harlem offers direct service between Midway Airport and Harlem Avenue, connecting southwest city neighborhoods and suburbs.
63 63rd
Route 63 63rd provides frequent east-west service between Midway Airport and Jackson Park, connecting with Red and Green Line stations and serving neighborhoods along 63rd Street.
165 West 65th
Route 165 West 65th operates between Midway Airport and Ford City Mall, serving residential neighborhoods west of the airport along 65th Street.
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Pace Suburban Bus
Pace Suburban Bus operates multiple fixed routes that connect the Chicago suburbs to the Midway Transit Center, adjacent to Chicago Midway International Airport. All Pace buses at this location allow convenient transfers between the airport and regional destinations, and are integrated with the Ventra fare system.
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Route 390 - Midway CTA – UPS Hodgkins Limited
Weekday limited-stop service between CTA Orange Line Midway Station and UPS Hodgkins facility via 79th St, serving Daley College and Illinois Employment and Training Center.
Route 379 - Midway – Orland Park
Daily service connecting Midway Transit Center, Moraine Valley College, and Orland Square via 79th, 88th-Cork, and LaGrange.
Route 383 - South Cicero
Weekday service along Cicero Ave. between Midway Transit Center and Oak Forest, serving Oak Forest, Midlothian, Crestwood, Alsip, Oak Lawn, Hometown, Burbank, Bedford Park, and Chicago.
Route 386 - South Harlem
Weekday service between Midway Transit Center and Rivercrest Shopping Center in Crestwood via 87th, 111th, and 127th.
Route 384 - Narragansett - Ridgeland
Daily service between Midway Transit Center and 111th/Natchez in Worth via 79th, Narragansett, Ridgeland, Southwest Highway, and Harlem.
Route 382 - Cicero
Service between Midway Transit Center and Ford City Mall, serving Bedford Park-Clearing, Industrial Association, Business Park, and St. Laurence High School.
Route 385 - Cicero
Service between Midway Transit Center, Ford City Mall, Oak Lawn High School, Moraine Valley Community College, Worth Metra Station, Illinois Dept. of Human Services, and Rivercrest Shopping Center.
Route 361 - Harvey Transit Center
Connects Harvey Transit Center to Amazon MDW2 and MDW4 in Joliet; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 855 - Bolingbrook/Romeoville
Connects Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, and Chicago; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 552 - Elgin
Connects Willow Lake Estates, Airport Rd./Tollgate Rd., Metra MDW Line, and Elgin; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 543 - Elgin
Connects Elgin Transportation Center and Metra MDW Line; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 541 - Elgin
Connects Elgin Transportation Center and Metra MDW Line; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 603 - Elgin
Connects Elgin Transportation Center and Metra MDW Line; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 330 - Mannheim – LaGrange Roads
Daily service between O’Hare Multi-Modal Facility and Archer Ave./Harlem Ave. in Summit; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 332 - River Road – York Road
Connects Bensenville, Elmhurst, Metra Milwaukee District West Line, and Metra Union Pacific West Line; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 331 - Cumberland – 5th Avenue
Serves LaGrange, Brookfield, Riverside, North Riverside, Maywood, Melrose Park, River Grove, and Norridge; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 319 - Grand Avenue
Connects Bensenville, Elmwood Park, and Metra Milwaukee District West Line; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
Route 307 - Harlem
Connects Elmwood Park, Harlem, Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Milwaukee District West; requires transfer from Midway Transit Center.
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