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Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

$5; standard fare

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

$2 – $5; combined bus and Metra fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

$35 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

$60 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

$5; standard fare

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

$30 – $45; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$25 – $50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
260
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
82%
25°C23°C
22 Aug
43%
25°C19°C
Sunday
16 Aug
80%
28°C22°C
23 Aug
29°C21°C
Monday
17 Aug
17%
25°C21°C
24 Aug
29°C21°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
36%
28°C20°C
25 Aug
24°C22°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
57%
25°C21°C
26 Aug
24°C21°C
Thursday
20 Aug
36%
24°C20°C
27 Aug
27°C19°C
Friday
21 Aug
91%
22°C18°C
28 Aug
21°C19°C

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Salina?

The main airport in Salina is Salina Regional. It is also served by Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National, Lincoln, Central Nebraska Regional, Hays Regional, Dodge City Regional, Salina Regional, Manhattan Regional.

What airports are near Chicago?

The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

When’s the best time to travel between Salina and Chicago?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Salina and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Salina and Chicago?

Traveling between Salina and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Salina?

There are a number of airports in and around Salina. The main one is Salina Regional and other nearby airports include Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National, Lincoln, Central Nebraska Regional, Hays Regional, Dodge City Regional, Salina Regional, Manhattan Regional

How many airports are there near Chicago?

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Salina and Chicago depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Salina, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Salina and Chicago arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Salina and Chicago depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Salina, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Salina and Chicago arrive?

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