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Taxi from MDW to The Loop

The taxi ride from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to The Loop covers roughly 18.9 km of driving in 45 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($35.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
12 mi
Free-flow time
45m
Typical taxi (band)
$35.00 – $38.50
Median estimate
$35.00
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

MDW → The Loop

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FAQ

MDW taxi questions

How much is a taxi from MDW to The Loop?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $35.00 before tip (source: Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $35.00–$38.50 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from MDW?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Chicago’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at MDW?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Chicago taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Chicago. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-20.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)

Last verified
April 20, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

First extra passenger $1, each additional $0.50.

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