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How to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

144min$9.55
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Midway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail
    ID 30634
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    West Thunderbird Trail
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Carol Stream is approximately 43.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carol Stream – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport MDW) and destination (Carol Stream), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Carol Stream?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wells station near Carol Stream.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Carol Stream by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to get to Carol Stream?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Midway station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Carol Stream?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wells stop, which is closest to Carol Stream.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Carol Stream costs $9.55.

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