{"id":3349,"date":"2026-03-09T11:07:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=3349"},"modified":"2026-03-09T11:07:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:07:41","slug":"how-far-chicago-midway-from-ohare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-far-chicago-midway-from-ohare\/","title":{"rendered":"How far is Chicago Midway from O\u2019Hare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Both Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and O\u2019Hare International Airport (ORD) are located in Chicago, but they are on opposite sides of the city. O\u2019Hare is on the northwest side, while Midway is on the southwest side. Because of this, travelers need to cross a large part of the city when transferring between the two airports.<\/p>\n<p>You can take a cab or ride-share, which typically takes 50 minutes to an hour during peak traffic. Note that ride-share prices vary depending on demand and traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for public transportation, you can use the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) by taking the Blue Line from O\u2019Hare to downtown and then transferring to the Orange Line to Midway. It is one of the most affordable ways to travel between the two airports, but it usually takes more than an hour to reach.<\/p>\n<p>If you have connecting flights between these two airports in Chicago, it is always better to keep at least two hours between your flights for a comfortable transfer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and O\u2019Hare International Airport (ORD) are located in Chicago, but they are on opposite sides of the city. O\u2019Hare is on the northwest side, while Midway is on the southwest side. 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