How do I get from South Bend's Southshore Line to Midway Airport on Orange Line? (virgin railway traveler!)

Question

To all you expert Chicago Railway Travelers:
My child and I are flying to Florida next week out of Midway airport. I would like to economize and take the train from my local airport (South Bend) and go directly to Midway. I have never taken any public transportation, so this is posing quite the challenge for me. I would appreciate any information, and the more specific, the better. (Time it would take from point A to point B, cost, etc...) I looked up the information on the transit Chicago website, but got pretty confused. I understand that I have to change trains somewhere, so but unsure of where. Any help you have to offer me would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Take the South Shore line all the way to downtown get off and walk about 2 1/2 -3 blocks to Wabash and the elevated train will take you to Midway, but get on the train from the west side of the tracks if you need more information contact www.TransitChicago.com. Since you're taking the South Shore line contact www.Metrarail.com or call the South Shore information line at 800-356-2079. You can also call the RTA travel information line at 312-836-7000(I swear by it they're very helpful even for first time CTA travelers)