$73
Taxi from Des Plaines to Midway Airport
Schedule private airport car service from Des Plaines to Midway Airport. Flat-rate pricing, scheduled pickups, sedan, SUV and minivan options — same price both ways.
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Scheduled pickup — driver confirmed before your travel day
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Flat fare locked at booking — no surge, no meters
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Return pickup available from Midway directly to Des Plaines
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Flight tracking included for Midway arrivals
Vehicle Options — Des Plaines to Midway
Midway to Des Plaines Taxi Rates
| Vehicle | Passengers | Midway (MDW) | O'Hare (ORD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Up to 3 | $73 | $60 |
| SUV | Up to 4 | $78 | $65 |
| Minivan | Up to 6 | $88 | $75 |
Car seats are $15 each and must be requested when booking. Same-day and last-minute rides are welcome, subject to driver availability. Tipping is not enforced but is highly appreciated.
Arriving at Midway? Here’s Where to Meet Your Driver
Midway has one terminal. After baggage claim, go to the lower-level arrivals curb, Door 2. Your driver's name and vehicle are texted to you the day before your ride.
Midway at a Glance: One terminal · Concourses A, B, C · Southwest's Chicago hub · Usually shorter walks and faster baggage claim than O'Hare.
Explore Des Plaines
Des Plaines to Midway International Airport runs about 25 miles south via I-294 and I-55 — a straightforward expressway run from O'Hare's northern neighbor down to the Midway corridor on Chicago's southwest side. Your driver handles the full route from your Des Plaines address to the MDW departures curb.
Des Plaines is shaped by its relationship with O'Hare — the airport is its largest neighbor, and everything from the traffic patterns to the hotel density to the riverside restaurant scene along Miner Street reflects that proximity. Rivers Casino brought a different kind of visitor energy to the city, while Lake Opeka and the Des Plaines River corridor give residents quiet outdoor space. The I-294 south and I-55 corridor connects Des Plaines toward Midway Airport for Southwest Airlines travelers.
Learn more about Des Plaines on the official municipal website.
Planning an airport trip? Read our complete Des Plaines Airport Taxi Guide .
Plan Your Des Plaines to Midway Trip
Leave time to spare. Aim to reach Midway about 2 hours before a domestic flight. The drive from Des Plaines is usually around 50 minutes, but rush-hour traffic, winter weather, and holiday travel can add time.
Check with your airline. Confirm your flight status, bag-drop deadline, and recommended arrival time before your pickup. Current screening information is available on the Midway TSA page .
Safety first. Your driver follows all traffic laws and cannot make up time lost because of a late start, so select a pickup time that includes a reasonable buffer.
Missed or canceled flight? Call dispatch immediately. Transportation back to Des Plaines is booked as a new trip and remains subject to driver availability. Full delay and missed-flight policy →
Book Your Ride from Des Plaines to Midway
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