Midway Airport to Oak Lawn is a trip from Chicago Midway International Airport to a separate suburb southwest of the airport. You can travel by car, taxi or rideshare, or use public transportation, though the CTA Orange Line runs to downtown Chicago rather than directly to Oak Lawn.
- Location: Oak Lawn is southwest of Midway Airport.
- Public transit: The CTA Orange Line connects Midway with downtown Chicago; Pace route 383 runs between Oak Forest Hospital and the Midway Transportation Center.
- Airport pickups: Taxis and rideshares use designated lower-level pickup areas.
Where Oak Lawn sits in relation to Midway Airport
Oak Lawn is a separate suburb southwest of Chicago Midway International Airport, which is in Chicago. The two are close enough to consider a road journey, but the CTA’s direct rail connection from Midway goes to downtown Chicago, not Oak Lawn.
Midway Inn & Suites is about a 21-minute drive from the airport. The hotel is also about a 90-minute walk from Midway, so walking is a much longer option than driving.
Driving from Midway to Oak Lawn
Driving gives you a direct road option from the airport to Oak Lawn, while the exact route depends on your destination and conditions. Midway Airport identifies trips to Oak Lawn as straight-meter fares rather than the suburban straight-meter-plus-half-meter rate.
City taxis pick up in the lower-level inner lane at Door 2, from the taxi stand on a first-come, first-served basis. Rideshare pickup zones are on the lower-level center lane: zones A and B at doors 2 and 3, C and D at doors 3 and 4, and E and F at door 4.
Follow the airport’s pickup directions for your chosen service. Curbside waiting is prohibited, and unattended vehicles at the curb may be ticketed and towed. The airport’s cell-phone lot is at 61st Street and Cicero Avenue.
What public transportation connects Midway and Oak Lawn?
Public transit can connect Midway with the wider area, but the CTA Orange Line does not run directly to Oak Lawn. It links the airport with downtown Chicago, so check whether a CTA and Pace connection suits your destination before setting out.
The CTA station is just east of the airport terminal and connects to it by an enclosed walkway. Pace buses pick up and drop off at the Midway Transportation Center, at 4612 West 59th Street. Pace route 383 runs between Oak Forest Hospital and the Midway Transportation Center; routes 379, 383, 384, 385, 386 and 390 serve Midway.
If your destination is close to the local rail station, the Oak Lawn station guide can help you consider that connection as part of your trip. The station is about a 13-minute walk from Midway Inn & Suites, or about a 4-minute drive.
Planning the final leg to the hotel
Plan your last leg around the destination you need to reach in Oak Lawn, rather than assuming that a train from Midway will take you directly there. The Orange Line heads toward downtown Chicago, while Pace serves the Midway Transportation Center; local connections around Oak Lawn can help you plan the final leg.
Choose the connection that fits your arrival point.
You can review rooms at Midway Inn & Suites when planning your stay.
What to confirm before you travel
Transit routes, schedules, pickup arrangements and airport procedures can change, so check the official site before you go. Use the CTA’s and Pace’s current information for public transit, and Midway Airport’s guidance for taxi and rideshare pickup details.
If you choose a taxi, remember that Oak Lawn trips use straight-meter fares. If you use a rideshare, confirm the assigned zone and door in the app before heading to the lower-level center lane.
FAQs
Does the CTA Orange Line go directly from Midway to Oak Lawn?
No. The Orange Line connects Midway Airport with downtown Chicago, not directly with Oak Lawn.
Where do Pace buses pick up at Midway?
Pace buses use the Midway Transportation Center at 4612 West 59th Street. Route 383 runs between that center and Oak Forest Hospital.
Where can you get a taxi or rideshare at Midway?
City taxis use the lower-level inner lane at Door 2. Rideshares use designated zones on the lower-level center lane, with the assigned doors depending on the zone.
How does the CTA connect to the airport terminal?
The CTA station is just east of the terminal, with an enclosed walkway connecting the two.