Taxi
Typical fare is between $25 to $28 for a taxicab ride to downtown Chicago.
| Taxicab Affiliation Name | Phone Number |
| American United Cab Association | (773) 327-6161 |
| Blue Ribbon Association, Inc. | (773) 508-9100 |
| Checker Taxi Association, Inc. | (312) 733-4790 |
| Chicago Carriage Cab | (312) 326-2221 |
| Choice Taxi Association | (773) 338-9503 |
| 5 Star Taxi Association, Inc. | (773) 866-9933 |
| Flash Cab Company | (773) 992-0303 |
| Globe Taxi Association, Inc. | (773) 725-6200 |
| Gold Coast Taxi Association | (773) 271-0163 |
| Jitney Taxi Cab | (773) 548-6391 |
| King Drive Cab Affiliation | (773) 488-8000 |
| KOAM Taxi Association | (773) 973-3535 |
| Royal 3 CCC Chicago Taxi Association | (312) 326-2221 |
| Service Taxi Association, Inc. | (773) 262-2211 |
| Sun Taxi Association, Inc. | (773) 736-3883 |
| 24 Seven Taxi Affiliation | (773) 878-8294 |
| Wolley Cab Association, Inc. | (312) 225-5411 |
| Yellow Cab Affiliation, Inc. | (773) 907-0020 |
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
The Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Orange Line serves the Southwest Side of Chicago and connects Midway Airport with downtown Chicago in about 30 minutes. Currently, the one-way fare is $2.00.
Orange Line trains operate between Midway Airport and Downtown as follows:
From Midway to Library station (downtown):
- Monday - Friday: First Train 3:55 a.m.; Last Train 12:55 a.m.
- Saturdays: First Train 4:35 a.m.; Last Train 12:51 a.m.
- Sundays & Holidays: First Train 5:35 a.m.; Last Train 11:31 p.m.
From Library station (downtown) to Midway:
- Monday - Friday: First Train 4:19 a.m.; Last Train 1:26 a.m.
- Saturdays: First Train 5:01 a.m.; Last Train 1:26 a.m.
- Sundays & Holidays: First Train 6:06 a.m.; Last Train 11:00 p.m.
Trains run frequently:
- every 5 to 7 minutes weekday rush hours
- every 15 to 20 minutes early mornings/late evenings
- every 10 minutes most other times
Bus & Van
Continental Airport Express
Airport Express coaches provide a pick-up service from most Downtown area hotels. Fare is about $18 from Downtown Chicago.
Pace Suburban Bus Service
Operates five bus routes to Midway Airport. All routes depart from the Transit Center at the CTA Orange Line Station. One-way fare is $1.50. Transfers to another Pace route or to a CTA route, valid for two hours, are $0.25. Exact cash fare is required; economical passes and tickets are available for purchase
Omega Airport-to-Airport Shuttle
There is an hourly shuttle service from Midway Airport to O'Hare operated by Omega Airport Shuttle. The service departs Midway on the hour. First service is at 7am, the last departure is 10pm. Travel time is about 60 minutes. Fare is about $17.00.