Getting Around Chicago Southland
Find the best way to get to and around the Chicago Southland from anywhere.
Chicago Southland Airport information
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Located south of Chicago and 18 miles north of Tinley Park, Midway International Airport is the city's second-largest airport. A number of low-cost carriers pass through Midway International's 43 gates, and the airport accommodated more than 22 million passengers and more than 250,000 airport operations in 2017. Hourly, daily, and economy parking, as well as a number of food and retail options, are available at the airport. Midway International provides direct access to CTA, Metra Orange Line, and Pace public transportation services.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The second-busiest airport in the U.S., O'Hare International Airport is 17 miles west of downtown Chicago and 40 miles north of Tinley Park. O'Hare International is the nation's only dual-hub airport, serving as the hub for both United Airlines and American Airlines. As a major North American travel hub, O'Hare International serves over 67 million passengers to and from 200 worldwide destinations. Travelers can visit the airport's dining and retail offerings, which include favorite local establishments and nationally recognized chains. Hourly, daily, and economy parking is available at the airport, while public transportation options include the CTA Blue Line, Metra, and Pace.
Located south of Chicago and 18 miles north of Tinley Park, Midway International Airport is the city's second-largest airport. A number of low-cost carriers pass through Midway International's 43 gates, and the airport accommodated more than 22 million passengers and more than 250,000 airport operations in 2017. Hourly, daily, and economy parking, as well as a number of food and retail options, are available at the airport. Midway International provides direct access to CTA, Metra Orange Line, and Pace public transportation services.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The second-busiest airport in the U.S., O'Hare International Airport is 17 miles west of downtown Chicago and 40 miles north of Tinley Park. O'Hare International is the nation's only dual-hub airport, serving as the hub for both United Airlines and American Airlines. As a major North American travel hub, O'Hare International serves over 67 million passengers to and from 200 worldwide destinations. Travelers can visit the airport's dining and retail offerings, which include favorite local establishments and nationally recognized chains. Hourly, daily, and economy parking is available at the airport, while public transportation options include the CTA Blue Line, Metra, and Pace.
Chicago Southland Train information
Metra Commuter Rail
Serving more than 100 northeast Illinois communities throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties, Metra is a suburban commuter rail service that spans 241 stations in its six-county service area, as well as 11 lines from downtown Chicago. Metra's Rock Island District line runs from downtown Chicago to Joliet, with stops in Tinley Park. Metra fares are determined by zone. One-way, 10-ride, and monthly unlimited passes are available for purchase.
Serving more than 100 northeast Illinois communities throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties, Metra is a suburban commuter rail service that spans 241 stations in its six-county service area, as well as 11 lines from downtown Chicago. Metra's Rock Island District line runs from downtown Chicago to Joliet, with stops in Tinley Park. Metra fares are determined by zone. One-way, 10-ride, and monthly unlimited passes are available for purchase.
Chicago Southland Ground information
Conveniently accessible throughout
the U.S. via Interstates 55, 57, 80, 94,
294 and 355, the Chicago Southland
is an ideal meeting location. In fact,
the Chicago Southland is within a
5-hour drive of eight states.
Greyhound
Chicago Southland's Greyhound station is located at 16013 S. Kedzie Ave. in Markham. The station is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at O'Hare International Airport include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Midway International Airport rental car companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors traveling to Tinley Park should expect to pay about $60 in taxi fare from Midway International Airport and $90 in taxi fare from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
the U.S. via Interstates 55, 57, 80, 94,
294 and 355, the Chicago Southland
is an ideal meeting location. In fact,
the Chicago Southland is within a
5-hour drive of eight states.
Greyhound
Chicago Southland's Greyhound station is located at 16013 S. Kedzie Ave. in Markham. The station is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at O'Hare International Airport include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Midway International Airport rental car companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors traveling to Tinley Park should expect to pay about $60 in taxi fare from Midway International Airport and $90 in taxi fare from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
