ORD → Midway Airport (MDW)
O'Hare to Midway in ten minutes.
Cross-airport transfers between O'Hare and Midway today are 40 to 80 minutes by car. A ten-minute eVTOL connection makes Chicago a reliable single-city dual-airport hub.
10 min
eVTOL at launch
$170–$230
est. launch fare
30 km
straight-line distance
40–80 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the ORD → Midway Airport (MDW) transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
10 min
$245–$345
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
40–80 min
$70–$100
eVTOL — at launch
10 min
$170–$230
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
10 min
$90–$125
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies ORD → Midway Airport (MDW) today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Chicago airport corridor:
- Vertiport Chicago
- Heli Group Chicago
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from ORD to Midway Airport (MDW)?+
By car the ORD to Midway Airport (MDW) transfer takes 40–80 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 10 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 10 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from ORD to Midway Airport (MDW) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the ORD to Midway Airport (MDW) route is expected to be $170–$230. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $90–$125.
Are there helicopter operators flying ORD to Midway Airport (MDW) today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Chicago airport corridor include Vertiport Chicago, Heli Group Chicago. Charter rates run roughly $245–$345.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from ORD launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at ORD between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the ORD to Midway Airport (MDW) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($170–$230) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($245–$345) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $90–$125.