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O'Hare to Midway

O'Hare and Midway are about 29.1 miles apart via I-55 and I-294 (Google Maps). You can take the CTA (Blue Line and Orange Line with a free transfer downtown), a shared-ride taxi ($35 per person from Midway, according to the airport), a ride app, or a private car service. With Artisan Limo, your chauffeur meets you at the first airport and drives you straight to the second, with no train change and no carrying bags through the Loop. Sedans start from $135 and you see the complete price before you book. Book online or call (888) 850-0420.

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Direct airport-to-airport rides · Real-time flight tracking · 60 min included wait on domestic arrivals, 90 min international (sedans and SUVs) · Price shown before you book

Starting fare
Sedans start from $135 and you see the complete price before you book.O'Hare to Midway car service rates
About 29.1 miles
O'Hare and Midway are about 29.1 miles apart via I-55 and I-294 (Google Maps).How to get between O'Hare and Midway
Airport to airport
Your chauffeur meets you at the first airport and drives you straight to the second, with no train change and no carrying bags through the Loop.Where your chauffeur meets you

National rate card

O'Hare to Midway car service rates

A ride between the airports uses Artisan's standard rate card. Required trip costs are included. Have a long layover? Book by the hour and stop for a meal or a meeting on the way. Sedans seat 2 passengers with 3 bags; SUVs seat 6 passengers with 6 bags.

Point-to-point starting fares
VehicleStarting from
Executive Sedan$135
Executive SUV — Suburban$155
Luxury SUV — Escalade$185
Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series$235
  • Starting fares are the minimum for each vehicle class, not a fixed airport or destination fare. Your complete price depends on the exact addresses, time and options, and you see it before you book. Required trip costs are included. Gratuity is optional.
Hourly rates
VehiclePer hour3 hours4 hours8 hours
Executive Sedan$120$360$480$960
Executive SUV — Suburban$144$432$576$1,152
Luxury SUV — Escalade$165$495$660$1,320
Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series$200$600$800$1,600
  • 3-hour minimum for hourly service. Extra time is billed in 30-minute steps at the same rate, approved by you and dispatch, subject to availability.

Your options

How to get between O'Hare and Midway

Fares and pickup areas were checked on the CTA, O'Hare and Midway websites in October 2026.

O'Hare to Midway options compared
OptionPriceHow it works
Artisan car serviceFrom $135 (sedan). Complete price shown before you bookChauffeur meets you at the first airport and drops you at the departures curb of the second
CTA trains$5 boarding at O'Hare; $2.50 boarding at MidwayBlue Line and Orange Line, with a free transfer at Clark/Lake downtown
Shared-ride taxi$35 per person from Midway to O'Hare, according to MidwayShared with other passengers going the same way
TaxiMeterTaxi stands outside baggage claim at both airports
Ride appsSet when you request; changes with demandO'Hare: upper level, Terminals 2 and 3. Midway: lower level, Doors 2 to 4

CTA trains

Taking the CTA between O'Hare and Midway

According to Midway, you can take the CTA between the two airports with one transfer downtown. From Midway, take the Orange Line from the station just east of the terminal, get off at Clark/Lake and transfer free to the Blue Line toward O'Hare. From O'Hare, reverse the trip: take the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and transfer to the Orange Line toward Midway. Midway's page says to allow up to two hours for the trip by train.

The train is the low-cost option if you're traveling light and have plenty of time between flights. With checked bags, children or a tight connection, a car goes directly between the terminals.

Shuttle

Is there a shuttle between O'Hare and Midway?

Midway lists a shared-ride taxi at $35 per person from Midway to O'Hare, shared with other passengers going the same way. O'Hare's Shuttles and Buses page also lists a scheduled regional bus service that stops at Midway, leaving from O'Hare's Multi Modal Facility. For a private ride, book an SUV or Sprinter: one vehicle for your group, priced per vehicle, not per person.

Uber

Uber between O'Hare and Midway

At O'Hare, standard ride apps pick up on the upper level at Terminals 2 and 3, and Terminal 5 riders take the airport train to Terminal 2. At Midway, ride apps pick up in the lower-level center lane at Doors 2 to 4. Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.

Pickup

Where your chauffeur meets you

  1. At O'Hare

    The lower-level center lane (lane 2) at your terminal, including Terminal 5. See O'Hare car service.

  2. At Midway

    The lower-level center lane at Doors 1 and 2. See Midway Airport car service.

  3. Call the concierge once you have your bags and we give you the car's description, plate and door

    With the $25 meet-and-greet, your chauffeur meets you inside baggage claim.

Connections

Connecting between airports: what to tell us

  1. Your arriving flight number, so we track it

    Domestic arrivals in a sedan or SUV include 60 minutes of waiting and international arrivals 90 minutes, counted from wheels-down. For Sprinters, vans and coaches, waiting is set in the written quote.

  2. Your departing flight time and airline, so we drop you at the right terminal

  3. The number of passengers and bags

  4. Leave enough time between flights for baggage claim, the drive and security at the second airport

    If your connection is on one ticket, check with your airline about bags.

Vehicles

Choose your vehicle

Sprinters, Mini Coaches and Motorcoaches are priced by written quote for your date and group.

Child seats are available in SUVs only, up to 2 per vehicle. Request them in advance with each child's age, weight and height. Child seats are subject to availability.

Vehicles by passengers and bags
VehiclePassengersBagsBest for
Executive Sedan Up to 2 passengersUp to 3 bagsSolo travelers and couples
Luxury Sedan (S-Class / 7 Series) Up to 2 passengersUp to 3 bagsExecutives and VIP guests
Executive SUV (Suburban) Up to 6 passengersUp to 6 bagsFamilies, child seats, extra luggage
Luxury SUV (Escalade) Up to 6 passengersUp to 6 bagsSmall groups traveling in style
Jet Sprinter About 8–10 passengers4–6 bagsExecutive groups and VIP guests
Executive Sprinter About 13 passengersBy layoutTeams and airport groups
Limo Sprinter About 8–17 passengers4–6 bagsNights out, weddings and celebrations
Mini Coach Up to 24 passengersBy coachEvents and guest groups
Motorcoach Up to 56 passengersBy coachLarge events and conferences

How to book

Book your O'Hare to Midway ride in three steps

Booking for someone else? Choose "Booking for someone else" and enter the passenger's name and phone number. The passenger doesn't get an automatic message. Confirmations go to you, and the concierge uses the passenger's details to coordinate the pickup.

  1. Enter your trip

    Pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and bags. For airports, add the flight number.

  2. Review your price

    Choose a vehicle, see the complete trip price and send your request. Your card is saved, not charged. Sprinters and coaches get a written quote.

  3. Ride

    Artisan confirms your ride and charges the price you accepted. Your chauffeur meets you at the address, or at the airport on your actual arrival time.

Book

Book your ride between O'Hare and Midway

Enter both flights in the booking form to see your price, or call the concierge at (888) 850-0420. Back to car service Chicago.

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Before you book

O'Hare to Midway FAQ

For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.

Speak with the concierge
Is there a shuttle between Midway and O'Hare airports?

Midway lists shared-ride taxis at $35 per person from Midway to O'Hare, and O'Hare lists a scheduled regional bus that stops at Midway. For a private ride with Artisan Limo, an SUV or Sprinter takes your group directly, priced per vehicle.

How much is an Uber from Midway to O'Hare?

A ride-app price is set when you request and changes with demand. With Artisan, a sedan between the airports starts from $135 and you see the complete price before you book.

What is the cheapest way to get from Midway Airport to O'Hare?

The CTA: the Orange Line from Midway to Clark/Lake, then a free transfer to the Blue Line to O'Hare. The fare boarding at Midway is $2.50, according to the CTA.

Is there a train from Midway to O'Hare?

Not a direct one. Take the Orange Line to Clark/Lake and transfer free to the Blue Line. Midway's page says to allow up to two hours.

How to take the train from O'Hare to Midway?

From O'Hare, take the Blue Line toward downtown, get off at Clark/Lake and transfer free to the Orange Line toward Midway. The Blue Line fare boarding at O'Hare is $5.

How far is O'Hare from Midway?

About 29.1 miles via I-55 and I-294, according to Google Maps (checked October 2026).

How much is a car service from O'Hare to Midway?

With Artisan, it starts from $135 in an Executive Sedan, $155 in a Suburban, $185 in an Escalade and $235 in an S-Class or 7 Series. You see the full price before you book.

Is a limo cheaper than Uber?

It depends on the trip, the time and how many people are riding. A ride-app price is set when you request and moves with demand. With Artisan, you see the full price before you book. For a group, one SUV or Sprinter is priced per vehicle, not per person.

What if my first flight is late?

We track airline flights in real time, so your pickup follows your actual landing. Sedans and SUVs include 60 minutes of waiting for domestic flights and 90 minutes for international flights, counted from wheels-down.

Can I cancel?

Standard confirmed transfers get a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before pickup. Inside 48 hours, any refund is at Artisan's discretion. Group programs use 7 days.

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