Uber and Lyft at MDW

What a ride costs from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to the places people go most in Chicago, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at MDW

Uber and Lyft pickup: Lower level outside baggage claim: leave through Doors 2-4, cross to the center lane and find your zone (Blue A-B by Doors 2-3, Orange C-D by Doors 3-4, Green E-F by Door 4).
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal; Uber routes to the standard departures/ticketing area. The airport's page does not name a rideshare drop-off point.
Taxis: City taxis wait on the lower-level inner lane; use Door 2. Fares are metered, averaging $35-$40 to downtown; shared-ride flat rates include $18 per person to McCormick Place and $35 to O'Hare.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: The CTA Orange Line reaches downtown in 20-25 minutes from the station east of the terminal (enclosed walkway); the standard L fare is $2.50 and trains do not run from about 1 am to 4 am.

Uber sends riders out Door 4; cross to the center lane rather than waiting at the first curb.
Chicago adds $5 to every rideshare trip that starts or ends at Midway.
The Orange Line is $2.50 and about 25 minutes to the Loop; overnight use the N62 Archer bus.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: flychicago.com, flychicago.com, uber.com, uber.com. .

Prices from MDW by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
The Loop	10.9 mi	25 min	$32–44	$29–36	$44–61	$36–42
Magnificent Mile	13.4 mi	30 min	$37–51	$34–41	$51–71	$43–50
Navy Pier	13.2 mi	28 min	$36–50	$33–40	$50–70	$42–49
Wrigley Field	18.5 mi	40 min	$47–65	$43–52	$65–92	$56–66
Lincoln Park	16.3 mi	35 min	$42–59	$39–47	$58–82	$50–59
West Loop	10.9 mi	26 min	$32–44	$30–36	$44–62	$36–42
River North	12.3 mi	33 min	$36–50	$33–40	$50–70	$40–47
McCormick Place	11.8 mi	29 min	$34–47	$32–38	$47–66	$39–45
Hyde Park	14.5 mi	29 min	$38–53	$35–43	$53–74	$46–53
Evanston	25.0 mi	58 min	$61–86	$56–68	$85–121	$74–87

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at MDW

Rideshare trips at MDW carry an airport fee of $5.00 on pickups and $5.00 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. City of Chicago ground transportation tax: $5.00 is added to any rideshare ride with a pickup or drop-off at O'Hare or Midway, on top of the $1.13 per-ride base tax for single rides. Source.

Self-driving rides at MDW

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves MDW today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Other airports for Chicago

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

Common questions

How much is an Uber from MDW?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from MDW to The Loop at $32–44 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at MDW?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From MDW to The Loop we estimate UberX at $32–44 and Lyft at $29–36.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at MDW?

Yes. Our estimates add $5.00 for pickups and $5.00 for dropoffs at MDW.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from MDW?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at MDW today.