What is the best way to get from downtown Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport?
Hi, I am visiting Chicago at the beginning of May. We arrive by bus from Indianapolis but are departing from Midway airport. Our flight departs at 9am and we are staying at the James Hotel, 55 East Ontario. What is the quickest and most cost effective way of getting there. There will be two people with a total of four pieces of luggage. How much will it cost and how long will the ride take at that time of day. Many Thanks, Jon
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you would have to take the ORANGE line and the last stop is Midway airport . it would cost about $3.00 per person.. as for the baggage as long as the train isnt to crowded you will be ok.. you would want to get there at least 90 minutes before the flight the hotel workers should be able to tell you where to get on the Orange line and the times the trains departs
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Just avoid the BS and take a cab. It will save you lots of hassle.
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From your location (which is in the River North/Magnificent Mile area), walk west to State Street. You'll catch the red line, probably at Grand station. Head south (toward 95th Street), and get off at the Roosevelt stop. There's an easy there. Walk through the pedestrian tunnel and then take the elevator upstairs to the orange line. Head south on the orange line to Midway. You'll walk through a skyway to get from the train station to the parking ramp and airport terminal. The cost should be $2.25, and if you've been using a CTA pass for your other travels in Chicago, the same pass will get you to the airport. The time will probably be half an hour or less, but allow 45 minutes, in case the transfer is timed wrong. You'll probably want to leave at 6:30am to allow for all the check-in procedures. The red line is likely to be crowded through downtown, but just push your way on with luggage--tourists do it all the time. The orange line (especially outbound toward Midway) should have plenty of space for you and your luggage.
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Save yourself all of the needless Mickey Mousing and just take a cab The entire ride is against the flow of traffic and at 7:00 AM it's a 15-18 minute trip
