Chicago Midway Airport connects its main terminal to the CTA Orange Line station by an enclosed walkway. That downtown train route is distinct from movement among Midway’s gate concourses and from a trip to O’Hare Airport.
Where to start
Verify that the flight uses MDW rather than ORD. If you are leaving Midway for the city, follow signs marked “CTA Trains” or “Trains to City” from the terminal to the Midway Transportation Center east of the building. The official airport map shows Concourses A, B and C around the main terminal; use your gate sign for an internal flight connection instead of heading to public rail.
How the movement works
The airport describes the Orange Line station as fully accessible and connected by a covered walkway. It gives an approximate 20-to-25-minute rail segment toward downtown, which excludes reaching the platform, waiting and any city transfer. Its public-transport page also describes an N62 overnight bus when the Orange Line isn't operating. Check current CTA hours and alerts before relying on a late-night train, since the airport’s posted broad hours aren't a dated train schedule.
| Decision | What the source describes |
|---|---|
| Terminal → CTA Orange Line | Enclosed walkway to Midway Transportation Center |
| Within MDW | Main terminal with Concourses A, B and C |
| Late-night city travel | Check current Orange Line service and N62 alternative |
Before you rely on this route
A trip from MDW to ORD is an inter-airport ground transfer, not a Midway concourse change. Confirm the operating flight code, luggage delivery and the second airport’s check-in deadline. Even within MDW, a route across concourses may depend on the arrival and departure screening circumstances. The terminal map doesn't decide entry or TSA requirements for your particular itinerary.
Check your operating flight and the airport’s current notice before you go. A short ride or a frequent bus won’t tell you whether you have enough time for the whole connection.
Common questions
Is the Orange Line an airport terminal train?
No. It is CTA city transport reached by an enclosed walk from the terminal.
Will it take me directly to O’Hare gates?
No. ORD is a separate airport and needs a planned city transfer and a new airport process.
Official sources and date
Source material was reviewed on 2026-11-01. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.