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Metra train to Union Station, by the ATSorBlue and Orange Line trains to Midway Airport?

The short answer

For one traveler the Metra train to Union Station, by the ATS is cheaper by US$1.25. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Metra train to Union Station, by the ATS is quicker: 50 min against 1 h 07. The Blue and Orange Line trains to Midway Airport varies between 67 and 68 minutes.

Metra train to Union Station, by the ATS: 06:13–16:41, Monday to Friday. Blue and Orange Line trains to Midway Airport: 03:10–00:45.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in USD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersMetra train to Union Station, by the ATSBlue and Orange Line trains to Midway AirportDifference
1US$3.75US$5US$1.25
2US$7.50US$10US$2.50
3US$11.25US$15US$3.75
4US$15US$20US$5
5US$18.75US$25US$6.25
6US$22.50US$30US$7.50
7US$26.25US$35US$8.75
8US$30US$40US$10

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
ATSNCS · MetraMetra train to Union Station, by the ATS
From
ATS station at any terminal, for the free train to O'Hare Transfer station behind the Multi-Modal Facility
To
Chicago Union Station, for Amtrak and Metra trains, across the river from the Loop
Runs
06:13–16:41
Journey
50–52 min

Weekdays only: six trains a day towards the city, the last at 16:41 from O'Hare Transfer.

O'Hare Transfer station is behind the Multi-Modal Facility, on its northeast corner; the ATS takes up to 10 minutes from Terminal 1.

Metra train to Union Station, by the ATS: price for every party size

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BlueOrange · CTA (Chicago Transit Authority)Blue and Orange Line trains to Midway Airport
From
CTA O'Hare station, below the main parking garage, by walkway from Terminals 1, 2 and 3
To
Midway station, joined to the Midway Airport terminal by an enclosed walkway
Runs
03:10–00:45
Journey
67–68 min

Change at Clark/Lake, upstairs to the elevated platform, for an Orange Line train to Midway.

The airport asks you to allow up to two hours between O'Hare and Midway.

Blue and Orange Line trains to Midway Airport: price for every party size

See CTA fares

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