Took the Orange line into downtown Chicago the other day and it was an interesting experience. The Orange line is connected to Midway Airport which is convenient. The turnstile takes NFC payments making it a breeze to pay. I did hear on the loudspeaker a staff requesting a passenger to pay and that they were on video?!? The ride into Chicago downtown was surprisingly jerky. Signage at the platform indicating the next train was misleading as it changed at the last minute. Standing for the duration of the ride was challenging due to the jerky braking and the jerky acceleration...maybe it's cultural? read more

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I love a great rail system, and this is a great rail system. The station is very clean, the employees present at ticketing are very kind, the directions to obtain tickets were clear and consise. The train that we boarded was very clean, and comfy. I highly recommend this mode of transportation while visiting ChiTown. read more

It's a very awesome station. It's very clean, and doesn't smell like piss. It also provides connection to Midway airport. The orange line is very clean. read more

It's super convenient that this CTA station is connected to Midway Airport without having to go outside. It's on the same floor level as baggage claim. Just follow the signs to the station turnstiles. It's also very convenient to be able to pay for your fare using tap pay such as Google Pay. It's a short ride into The Loop on the Orange line. read more

CTA - Midway - Metro Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

CTA has a station at Midway Airport. It takes passengers all the way from downtown. One of the cheapest ways to get here from there. A good way to save a lot of money on stupid airport expenses. The train brings you right at the parking garage so you can go in. It gets good ratings because of the location and convenience. It serves the Orange Line. This is in fact the terminal of this type of transportation. Conveniently the station is connected to the garage. This makes it easy for commuters to get on and off trains. Even better is not having to even use a car. This saves a lot of money on driving and parking. Certainly the worst part is the walk into the airport. It's a long way from the station through the garage. This also connects to bus routes and other forms of transportation. read more

CTA - Midway - Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Took the train from Midway airport to downtown Chicago. The station is a ground level station and on the Orange Line. There is indoor and sheltered bike parking available. This is also a bus stop. The $10 1-day CTA fare pass is affordable and you get to ride as many times as you want in a day. The ticket machines are easy to operate and if you take your time and follow the instructions it is not complicated. I had a little trouble with entering the terminal as I didn't see the sign change on the display on the turnstile. So I had to be let in by the agent. I'm a hot mess. The train was already waiting so we got on board. There are maps on the top so you can see the different stations and find the one you need. The ride was smooth for the most part and it was not crowded both times we rode. The train is on a platform downtown and it was strange to ride between buildings and be able to look into someone's room since we were so close. It feels like the buildings press against the train. When we got out, we made our way through the turnstile and down to the street. On the return, we found a station and took the stairs up and went through the turnstiles. There are elevators if you need. And the signage tells you which side of the platform you need to be on depending on your route. It's actually pretty easy compared to other train systems I've ridden on. They announce the stations where you can transfer to another line at so that's convenient. read more

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Pace buses from 379 suck! Never on time and even if I get here an hour and a half before my working time. I'm always late for work. Cause pace is never on schedule. read more

$3 to travel between Midway Airport and downtown Chicago? How does CTA expect to make money?? Chicago's L Train is a convenient way to get around town. The "L" stands for "elevated", owing to the rail lines being predominantly raised above street level. There are 8 routes, with the Orange Line running to Midway Airport. The single-ride Ventra ticket costs $3 at all L Train stations except O'Hare Airport, where it costs $5. Despite the name, the ticket is actually good for 3 rides within 2 hours of use. At Midway Airport, a series of covered walkways connects the airport to the train station. No having to run through the rain. The train car looked a little old (which is very Chicago) and was mostly clean. A recording announced each stop clearly. I clocked the train at traveling around 50MPH - definitely faster than trying to get around the city by car! Plus, the views of the city from the elevated vantage point were great. Highly recommend. read more

I've been taking the Orange line to work for the past 15-years. The CTA workers at this location are probably some of the laziest, most unhelpful people, so it would suck if you are flying in from Midway and needed help or directions. However, I do not, so I just avoid them, all standing around, drinking coffee, talking about their lives, ignoring the customers. The station is clean and well maintained. The trains are pretty decent, though there is more & more graffiti on the trains these days. The great thing about this stop, is that 99.99% of the time there is a train waiting there, so you can go on and grab a seat. You are never standing around outside, waiting for one to pull up. Still one of the best and cheapest ways to get around the city. read more

This was my ride to work for a lot of years. Very convenient and all the way to downtown in just 30 minutes. And no traffic. So delightful. And cheap. And you can pay with cash or card (because way back in the day it was cash only). And you can walk across to the airport. I could go on. The one time I did seek out employee assistance, they were in fact quite helpful. Now I use this station recreationally, but really it is easy to use and the price is so right. read more

I always take the Orange Line to get downtown from Midway. Even though a train can be late to arrive, you almost always make better time than a taxi to get to The Loop; it takes about 30 minutes to get to the Randolph/Lake station. I might go with a taxi on a very hot day, as I've been in some trains that lacked A/C. Can't beat $3 for a one-way ticket, but even a tech guy like me was initially flummoxed by the vending machines and turnstile scanner! read more

I've never had a problem with this place or even putting money on my venture card. I like how there's not even a long wait for trains to head to the loop. No problems parking. There's a van that'll bring you to the front if you park all the way back. I say, if they want to help the commute a lot more, they add a Ford City stop or more southern within the Chicago boundary, but that's not in the budget among other projects sadly. read more

Came through the turnstiles at 7:52pm on Sun Jun19. Board said Next Train to the Loop- in 2 mins. Train left at 8:19p. 27 minute wait. Why???? No announcements or communication. Never had a wait over 10 mins on this route. CTA is another Chicago boondoggle that keeps sucking up our tax money with very little City oversight and accountability. Quit blaming Covid for all your inefficiencies. Let's get some reliability for this asset of our city. read more

I love this airport its so easy to get around and very clean, easy in and out with a car or the orange line read more

CTA - Midway - When you the first ine on the train in the morning its very peaceful - Metro Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easy Chicago Transit - Recently visited Chicago with my bestie for my b-day. Trip was fantastic! However, saving $40 on Uber was magnificent! She suggested the L train for nostalgia and it was so worth it - CTA got us from the airport to MM in under 20 minutes, was easy to navigate, on time stops and at a cost of $3.00 pp for a 2 hour pass. This may not be best for those traveling with multiple/small children or multiple pieces of luggage but great if you want to navigate quickly and have minimal luggage. There are elevators as well as escalators to get you from level to level, so this eases the burden or risk of navigating starts with heavy baggage. Granted we still spent a substantial amount with Uber, it was nice to divert those funds to something more memorable! read more

I take the Orange Line pretty much everyday.Its sooooo convenient.Gets me from Midway to the Loop in a jiffy.I'd say like 30 minutes to State and Lake.They also have bike racks there for when I can ride my bike.WARNING!!!! Do not leave your bike on the outside racks because it can get stolen.Happened to me once.Much safer to lock your bike up inside the station.About my only gripe is that the Orange Line doesnt run 24 hours.I wish it did.And you can catch buses there 24 hours depending on where youre going.You can take the Archer bus to the Loop if the Orange Line is closed.Its pretty convenient.Pretty safe.Just dont be leaving your bike locked up outside if you like KEEPING IT. read more

Orange Line train direct to/from Midway Airport: $2.25 Cab/Taxi: $35+. Savings: $32.75+. If you are traveling light, this is a great option...especially coming from DT. Quick, easy and drops you steps from the terminal. Yes, it's not quite as easy as a cab...but it IS quite a bit easier than fighting traffic on 55 at rush hour, driving, or forcing your friends to pick you up. If you have nice pals that live in the city and drive, take the Orange Line from MDW to Ashland or Halsted (Bridgeport area) and have them pick you up there at the stops. They are both outside of the loop (so not crazy) and have side streets or lots that are pretty easy to wait in. It's easier for them, easier for you, and everyone is happy! For $2.25! Look at me all hot on public transit. Guess two months without a car will do that to a gal. Sigh. read more

$2.25 into town makes my Chinese thrift gene very happy. The station is a little bit of a walk from the main airport terminal building but it's all under cover. Also some very interesting pictures of galaxies on the walls with accompanying explanations made the geek in me keep wanting to stop and have a read. The station could do with some more signs and staff to help explain the CTA El fare structure to new users - it's a standard fare of $2.25 no matter how far you travel on the system, including free transfers. You get a CTA card which you can recharge and use again. It's a bit naughty that they don't make the day travelcard available at the airport machines. read more

Before I criticize the CTA station closest to Midway, I should make it clear that I absolutely love the fact that it's quite simple to take public transportation to both of Chicago's airports. So consider this two-star rating a relative two-star rating; I'm contrasting the ease and convenience of getting to Midway with the ease and convenience of getting to O'Hare. Relative to most other transit stations in the country, this one's probably a three-star deal. If you've ever ridden the Blue Line to O'Hare, you know what public transportation should be. Just jump on the train anywhere in the city and disembark directly at O'Hare's baggage claim. There's no fuss about catching a shuttle or finding your way to the terminals. Unfortunately, Midway, while closer to downtown than O'Hare, is a little bit less convenient to get to by train. Yes, your trip from the Loop to the Midway station won't take as long, but instead of getting dropped off in baggage claim, you'll have to carry or drag your luggage all the way through the parking structure just to get to the airport. That's annoying and, everything else being equal--which it never really is--makes O'Hare a more attractive airport choice than Midway. read more

Short walk starting from the Southwest security checkpoint. It's really convenient when you aren't carrying a ton of luggage and need to get into the city via Orange Line. read more

Why in the world would any take taxis for a long-haul, ex: to/from the airport to downtown?! CTA: An hour. $2.50. A touch of your unsavory characters, but nothing at all to be afraid of. Taxi: 45" to an hour. $45-70 (depending on traffic). A touch of your unsavory characters, and this one you are locked in a car with and no witnesses. Your choice. But I do judge. read more

Access to the station is not as direct as before the parking garage was installed. I miss the days of the direct bridge connection straight across. Honestly back in the 90s this should have been built as an elevated station with a direct bridge connection. Instead it is a ground level station, and a ground level station with no wind breaks. Luckily the train frequencies here negate that negative somewhat. Access with baggage is a joke at this station also. Whomever designed this as an airport terminal stop should be shot. In order to get baggage easily through the station you must take two separate elevators - one platform to street level then go through a turnstile to another elevator that goes from street to bridge level. At least the elevators were surprisingly urine free - a first for the CTA. If you are going to be in town for more than a day then splurge and look around for the one - yes one - machine that sells transit passes (not the cards) and take credit cards. You can buy a 1, 3, and 7 day pass at this machine that will pay for itself. Otherwise you'll have to get the transit card (not the pass) and put stored value on it (each train trip is $2.25 one way). Yes the station is clean. It is annoying there is a lack of escalators and people mover walkways here because the walk from the platform to the ticketing is not a short one. There also needs to be more attended gates for people with luggage so they do not have to maneuver luggage through and under a turnstile. Baggage claim will be 1 level below where the pathway lets you off. I believe you can escalate or elevate here between levels. For visitors who are not ticketed passengers there are 0 amenities here because all the food court, etc is past TSA security. Be forewarned. The access hallway/bridge is heated and glassed off - though in a dead winter I wouldn't want to be in shorts and a T shirt in there. Otherwise it's a decent effort by the CTA and it largely works and is cost efficient. A solid 4* performance even with the deficiencies noted. Installing people movers would have made it a 5 star station. No service after 1 AM here. (I also think Midway does not have service between 1 - 5 AM so it probably works out.) read more

Trying to buy tickets form Ventra is going to be the death of me. What a complicated, stupid system! Only accepts exact cash, won't give change. Had to try two cards to charge my purchase, and even though a ride is 2.50, they charge an extra 50 cents per card just to be cruel. That's not Midways fault, but overall, this station is a little more rundown. It was pretty crowded every time we got on the train too, which isn't surprising given its location (even though the stop is the end/start of the line), and I had to stand majority of the trips. I'd prefer to take a different line next time. read more

When you need to get to downtown, this is the fastest way to go, clean and very safe.

The Orange Line is one of my favorite rides in Chicago. It only takes about 30min to get from the loop to Midway Airport, and the line crosses over some fascinating neighborhoods that showcase how big and powerful Chicago's industrial areas used to be. Now we can revel at how big the graffiti and weeds are on the abandoned factories and warehouses, but regardless, there is plenty of eye candy out the windows while you're riding the Orange Line. The Midway Airport station is the start and end of the line. Good to know: There is one machine at the station that takes credit cards and sells the 1-day, 3-day, 1-week and 1-month CTA passes....not all stations have these. Of course there are the regular CTA Transit Card machines that take cash only, but that machine that eats credit cards and spits out 1-day and 3-day CTA passes is the best. read more

$2.25 to get from Midway to downtown? SOLD! I've used this station during multiple visits to Chicago. It's easy to get to, easy to buy fee cards, and easy to figure out where you need to go (although it does help if you pay a visit to CTA's website in advance). The key is to travel light (I managed to traverse the gates and sit in the train comfortably with a carry-on piece of luggage, my lap-top bag, and my purse). Traveling with full-sized luggage is certainly not recommended. During periods of heavy usage, things can get a little hairy when trying to transfer or disembark from the train, but pressing forward with polite "excuse me"'s generally gets the job done. And it sure beats sitting in Chicago's ungodly traffic. read more

Getting off my Delta flight with only a single bag in my hand, I'd never visited this airport before. I was to meet a friend downtown and this Orange line took me straight there, with only a block to walk to the hotel off the Madison/Wabash stop. I thought it strange that I had to take an elevator UP 2 floors to get to the CTA area, so I did a double take. Signage at Midway had a lot of 'noise' and was not easy to read right away, but got to or nonetheless. I give it 5 stars, but it could be that it was topped off with the kindness of a stranger. When on the moving walkway to get to the stop, a nice lady on the opposite side extended to me the remaining time on her 3day CTA pass. Unexpected to say the least. read more

Easy to find, just a short walk from the small Midway airport, prompt and clean train cars. Not much to complain about. Just follow directions and you'll get to your destination. It's amazing that CTA has managed to keep their fare prices as low as Atlanta's decrepit (in comparison) MARTA rail line. #envious# read more

2nd time taking the orange line from midway to downtown. The orange line isn't quite as nice as the red line subway. But the staff at midway are always so helpful. There are plenty of kiosks to buy your tickets, and staff are nearby asking people if they need help or have questions. I love good customer service. read more

Several things I have to say about this station: It's an OrangeLine station, so you know it's going to be safe, clean, quiet, easy to navigate, and free of stupid, pea-brained maniacs asking for money or simply acting like their brains are smaller than peas because junk like that isn't tolerated on this side of town thank God! End of story. read more

It's decent.. Although it's funny when you see the police officers we pay with our tax dollars standing by the card machine putting in the money for everyone, since other machines are down, & the one working hates everyone's money. read more

CTA - Midway - KISS AND RIDE... And the same ole guy who smokes a cigar every single morning. - Metro Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's the CTA, what can I say. It's extremely convenient...but the trains are sometimes delayed, the people can be rude and the smells can be questionable. Other than that, it's the fastest way for me to get to and from work. The Midway stop also has a Dunkin Donuts in it where the guy who runs it has the freakish ability to remember how everyone likes their coffee and the charisma to make everyone leave smiling. read more

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Trains for the most part are on time. One of the great things of the station is the kiosk for ventra. You are allowed to enter any amount as you wish. You don't have that option on the website or in store unless is it $5, $10, 15 basically in fives. If you need a queation ask an attendant. Go to dunkin donuts before or after your train or the convenience store nearby read more

I have been using the train once in a while to go somewhere, and I never had a problem with anything here. I feel comfortable on the train, and there is a lot of seating on the train. Yay for no standing up for 40 minutes! The service is also great! The staff give you a smile, and they are friendly. I recommend taking the Orange Line to one of your destinations. I will be back again. read more

No trains weekdays after 1am! Rude awakening after plane delays last night. Would be nice if they put up a notice before or during the half mile walk from the terminal. But MUCH MORE troubling is the CTA agent recommending I take the 63rd St bus to the Red Line as the alternative. Being from Chi, I know just how dangerous of neighborhoods this brings you through. And with giant suitcases. NEVER DO THIS. I told the agent to never tell visitors to do this. And he shrugged. Disappointing. read more

Don't be intimidated. The El is (for the most part) safe and easy to navigate. Chicago is a big city. Have a game plan if you're new so that you don't get overwhelmed. It's not a big deal, really. It could be cleaner, but hey, for $2.50, what do you expect? Way cheaper than a cab or the Metra. read more

Today I went to the train like every other day and today these cta workers had the audacity to test me. Every day since Chicago has opened I see many people without masks go on the trains to downtown and I don't really watch the news because of the crazy world we live in but I did heard about Chicago reopening from a friend. And today this cta worker from midway orange line told me to get out of the train because I didn't have a mask and I was already sitting down waiting to leave and I told him I don't have a mask and that there was other people that did not wear masks and I thought it was okay. And he said no and that I couldn't ride the train and I had work in 30 min. And to me that wasn't fair because there was people that wasn't wearing masks and if I'm only that person out of everyone to not have a mask on, then they should take out every single person that didn't have masks because if he would've looked in every cart he would've seen other people that didn't have masks. The least he could've done was offer me a mask and not kick me out. And when I was heading back there was cta workers not wearing masks so to me it's not fair at all. read more

I wasn't mugged, molested, violated, annoyed, or vexed while I was here. As good as it gets.

I am a fan for sure of any easy transportation that takes you to and from the airport for less than three bucks, $2.25 to be exact! Easy and direct it takes you from anywhere around the Loop to Midway Airport. Around the Loop area we had a very helpful employee show us how to buy a ticket and the day before we told her we wanted to just ride a train out into the suburbs for a scenic ride and she suggested the Brown Line since we were going to ride the Orange out to the airport as a trial run for when we were leaving the next day. She said the Brown Line would be better so we took her advice and it was a nice ride and a good choice we got to see where people live and get out of downtown for a bit. We took the Orange Line out here the afternoon we left and I am glad the lady told us to take the other line. If you are every flying into Midway Airport this is the cheapest and easiest way to get to the city and I am certainly a fan of that! read more

The Orange Line is an easy and convenient way to get to Midway. There is a bit of a walk to get into the airport and you'll be outside, so if you're flying to a tropical climate in the winter time you had better wear some layers! read more