The Forge Trail Run Festival — Getting around

From MDW airport to the city

To Chicago Loop · 6 ways to get there

CTA Orange LineRecommendedTrain · $2.50 · Direct to the Loop; runs most of the day, about 4:30-1:0025 min

TaxiStraight from the airport taxi rank · $30–$4525 min

To the start lineDirections from MDW airport to the start lineSee travel time

Private transferYour driver waits with a name sign₩55,279~

Chicago: Private Transfer Between ORD Airport and Downtown₩55,279

Private Transportation from Chicago O'Hare Airport₩63,434

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from O'Hare International Airport₩97,930

Private Transportation to/from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)₩146,983

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227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, IL

Nearest station to the startLemont Metra Station (Heritage Corridor Line), 101 Main St, Lemont, IL

ShuttleThe race page explicitly notes the regular Metra shuttle system will NOT operate on race day — organizers encourage carpooling instead.

TicketsLemont, IL is served by Metra's SouthWest Service commuter rail line (zone 3) into downtown Chicago. There is no vending machine at Lemont station and the physical Ventra card is not used on Metra, so visitors should buy tickets onboard from the conductor or purchase mobile tickets in advance via the Ventra app.

Directions to the start line227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, ILMap app

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From the finish to your hotel or the airport

Nearest station to the finishLemont Metra Station (Heritage Corridor Line)

To MDW airportDirections from the finish to the airportMap app Airport drop-offTrip.com · MDWTrip.com