Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Taxi from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chicago, fare, estimate & time

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A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

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Taxi from Chicago Midway International Airport, every provider

Enter your pickup and drop-off in Chicago (say, the airport to your hotel), and compare taxi and private-transfer offers with the price fixed upfront.

Not just the centre

From Chicago Midway International Airport to other towns

Chicago · 11 km, ~23 min · $23-$37

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

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Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chicago?

It depends on distance and the local tariff. Ask at the taxi desk whether there's a fixed price to your zone.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Chicago Midway International Airport?

A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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