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Fare estimate from Chicago Midway International Airp… to Water Tower Place

Shareable snapshot for this route. Distance and time are based on the most efficient route we’ve calculated. Prices shown are estimates for trip planning and comparison.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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Route map overview

Chicago Midway International Airport
5700, South Cicero Avenue, Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60638, USA
Trip Time: 27 minutes
Travel Distance: 12.63 miles
Water Tower Place
835, North Michigan Avenue, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60611, USA
Ride-share estimate
$33.09
Economy / Standard
Taxi (regulated tariffs)
$37.05 – $51.46
Map: Route from Chicago Midway International Airport to Water Tower Place

The map shows the most efficient route used to calculate distance and duration. Actual routes may vary.

Important: These fares are informational estimates and may not reflect variations caused by route choice, traffic congestion, tolls, pickup fees, or demand-based pricing.

Taxi estimate

Taxi estimate uses regulated tariff data from Chicago (nearest available tariff location within 15 miles of the pickup point).

Estimated taxi fare (typical)
$37.05 – $51.46
Taxi estimates are shown only when tariff rules are available and reliable. Surcharges and tolls may apply.

Ride-sharing ranges

Ride-sharing is demand-based and can change quickly depending on traffic, rider demand, weather, and time of day. Ranges below help illustrate typical off-peak vs peak conditions.

Typical ride-sharing ranges
  • Off-peak (×1.00) ~$33 – ~$38
  • Peak (×1.15 – ×1.35) ~$38 – ~$51
Range buffer: ±15% (based on confidence rules).

Frequently asked questions

Typical estimate: $33.09. We provide ranges for taxi (when available) and ride-sharing. Actual prices vary with traffic, tolls, and timing.

Estimated travel time is ~ 27 minutes under typical conditions.

The trip distance is approximately 12.63 miles.

We only show taxi estimates when regulated fare rules are available and reliable. If tariff data is missing or unclear for a pickup area, we avoid publishing speculative taxi pricing.