Midway to Northwestern University

By Taxi: Call these numbers at the arrival level after you have picked up your checked-in baggage. Do not take City of Chicago taxis.

Taking one of these taxis to Northwestern University or the nearby hotels will be approximately 50 minutes and cost $45-$55 including tip.

Uber and Lyft both operate in Chicago and you can arrange rides from the airport via the app on your phone.

By Public Transit (THE “EL” SUBWAY): Will take approximately two hours to get to campus using public transit

By Car: This 27-mile trip will take approximately 50 minutes.

  1. Head north on Cicero Avenue for three-and-a-half miles.
  2. Turn right on the Stevenson Expressway/I-55 ramp to Chicago. Continue on I-5 North for seven miles.
  3. Take the Lake Shore Drive North/US-41 exit. Continue north on Lake Shore Drive for 10 miles.
  4. Turn right at Sheridan Road. Continue on Sheridan Road for two miles.
  5. Sheridan Road will become South Boulevard.
  6. Turn right at Chicago Avenue. Continue on Chicago Avenue for one-and-a-half miles. Main campus is at Chicago Avenue and Sheridan Road.