Pickup procedure at Midway
Your chauffeur meets you in the baggage-claim area of Midway's single terminal, holding a sign with your name. The terminal has Concourses A, B, and C, but all baggage carousels are on the lower level. After you collect luggage, exit toward the central arrivals hall. The CTA Orange Line connects Midway to the Loop. Midway does not allow private vehicles to wait at the curb directly outside the terminal. The car waits in a designated commercial lot until you are ready. Please turn on your phone once the plane lands. The chauffeur will call or text when you reach the meeting point. We track your flight and adjust for early or late arrivals without extra charge.
Sedan pricing from Midway
Midway sedan transfers start at $130 to the Loop and $130 to Oak Brook. Most North Side and suburban destinations fall between a written flat rate and $150. A sedan to Naperville starts around $130. Schaumburg starts around a written flat rate. Hyde Park starts around a written flat rate. Each rate covers point-to-point sedan service with meet-and-greet and luggage assistance. Gratuity, tolls, and parking fees incurred at the terminal are not included. SUVs, executive vans, and sprinters cost more. A late-night surcharge of $15 applies between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. These prices cover point-to-point service with no extra stops. Additional stops or multi-point itineraries are billed at hourly charter rates.
Drive times from Midway
The Loop is usually 20 to 35 minutes away in normal traffic. Suburban destinations can take 40 to 65 minutes. The Stevenson Expressway and Cicero Avenue are the main exits from the airport. White Sox games at Guaranteed Rate Field, Bears games at Soldier Field, and rush hour on the Dan Ryan can slow the trip.
| Destination | Miles | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Loop / Downtown | 11 | 20-35 min |
| Oak Brook | 16 | 25-45 min |
| Hyde Park | 9 | 20-30 min |
| Bronzeville | 8 | 15-25 min |
| Schaumburg | 30 | 40-60 min |
| Naperville | 33 | 45-65 min |
| Lincoln Park | 13 | 25-40 min |
Booking lead times
Book at least 24 hours ahead for a standard Midway transfer. Reserve 48 hours ahead during major conventions, Bears home games, or holiday travel weeks. Same-day service is often available, but choices shrink after 8 p.m. For departures, we recommend reaching Midway 90 minutes before domestic flights. International travelers should arrive two hours early.
A real limitation
Midway has fewer ground-transportation options than O'Hare, especially after the last Orange Line train. Late-night arrivals sometimes face longer waits for affiliate chauffeurs because the airport lot closes sections overnight. If you land after midnight and need an immediate exit, a taxi or rideshare may be quicker.
