Distance from Midway Airport to Waukegan, Illinois

Tolls: I-294 requires I-Pass/E-ZPass or pay-by-plate
Traffic patterns: Southbound AM / Northbound PM heaviest
Weather: Lake-effect snow can significantly delay US-41 in winter
Construction: Check Illinois Tollway and IDOT for alerts

Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois are approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) apart by road.

Typical Routes & Travel Times

Route	Distance	Typical Time (No Traffic)	Rush Hour
I-294 N (Tri-State Tollway)	~35 mi	45–55 min	65–90+ min
I-90 E / I-94 E → I-294 N	~38 mi	50–60 min	75–100+ min
US-41 N (Lake Shore → Skokie Hwy)	~33 mi	55–65 min	70–95+ min

CTA Orange Line → Red Line to Howard → Metra Union Pacific North Line to Waukegan: ~2h 15m, $8–12.

For time-sensitive trips, allow 90+ minutes during weekday peak periods.

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