Written by the All Star Limo dispatch team. Updated September 25, 2026.
Quick answer: Midway is Tinley Park’s home airport — about 17 miles and 25 to 35 minutes, against roughly 35 miles and up to 75 minutes to O’Hare. Flat rates run {{TP_MDW_SEDAN}} in a sedan and {{TP_MDW_SUV}} in an SUV, the same price at 4 a.m. as at noon. For a domestic departure, leave Tinley Park 2 hours 30 minutes before your flight, and add 30 minutes in snow. Because the drive is short, the mistake people make here is leaving too late, not too early — Midway’s security line swings much more than the road does.
Tinley Park to Midway: What It Costs, How Long It Takes, and Why the Short Drive Fools People
Flying out of Midway? Flat rate, flight tracking, chauffeur at your door — 25 minutes to the terminal.
What It Costs
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Tinley Park → Midway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive sedan | 3 | 2–3 | {{TP_MDW_SEDAN}} |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade, Navigator, Suburban | 6 | 4 | {{TP_MDW_SUV}} |
| Mercedes S-Class | 3 | 2 | {{TP_MDW_SCLASS}} |
| Executive Sprinter | 14 | 6 | {{TP_MDW_SPRINTER}} |
Rates are per vehicle, not per person — a family of five in one SUV pays one rate. Full pricing by town is on our pricing page.
Drive Times by Hour
| Departure | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| 3–5 a.m. | 22–28 min |
| 5–7 a.m. | 30–40 min |
| Midday | 25–35 min |
| 3–7 p.m. | 35–50 min |
| Evening | 25–30 min |
| Snow or heavy rain | Add 15–25 min |
When to Leave Tinley Park
| Your flight | Leave by |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. domestic | ~3:30 a.m. |
| 8 a.m. domestic | ~5:30 a.m. |
| Midday domestic | 2 hours 30 minutes before departure |
| Evening domestic | 3 hours before — rush hour on the way in |
| Holiday weekend | Add 30 minutes |
| Snowy morning | Add 30 minutes |
Here’s the trap. A 25-minute drive makes people plan a 90-minute departure — then they hit a security line that doesn’t care how close they live. Midway is compact, which means its checkpoints back up fast when two banks of flights leave together. Keep the buffer at the terminal, not the driveway.
Early Midway departure? Pre-dawn pickups are our most common Tinley Park booking.
Midway or O’Hare From Tinley Park?
| Midway (MDW) | O’Hare (ORD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | ~17 miles | ~35 miles |
| Drive time | 25–35 min | 50–75 min |
| Flat rate | {{TP_MDW_SEDAN}} sedan | {{TP_ORD_SEDAN}} sedan |
| Terminal | One, compact, quick walk | Four terminals, long concourses |
| Flights | Mostly domestic | Most carriers, nearly all international |
| Leave by, domestic | 2 hr 30 min before | 3 hr 30 min before |
Midway wins on almost every line from Tinley Park — it’s closer, cheaper and faster through the building. Book O’Hare when the flight only exists there, particularly international. See Midway limo service and O’Hare limo service.
Why Not Drive and Park?
| Chauffeured transfer | Driving and parking | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | One flat rate each way | Daily garage rates, plus gas and tolls |
| A week away | Two transfers | Seven days of parking fees |
| At 4 a.m. | Door to terminal | Shuttle from an economy lot in the dark |
| Coming home | Chauffeur waiting, bags handled | Find the car, scrape the windshield, drive tired |
| In winter | The car is warm when you step outside | The car is under snow when you land |
For a week of travel the numbers usually favour the transfer — and they always favour it at 4 a.m. in February.
Coming Home to Tinley Park
- Flight tracked from wheels-up — an early or late landing moves the pickup automatically
- Meet-and-greet at baggage claim with a name sign, or curbside if you prefer
- Luggage handled at the curb
- No waiting charge when the airline is the reason you’re late
- Straight home — no rideshare lot, no taxi queue
Midway’s arrivals level is quick to clear, which makes it one of the easiest pickups we run.
Who Books This Run
- Families heading out on vacation with checked bags and car seats
- Weekly business travelers, often on a corporate account
- Couples on early flights who don’t want to ask a neighbour for a 4 a.m. ride
- Groups travelling together in a Sprinter
- Parents and grandparents, met inside the terminal on arrival
What to Tell Dispatch
- Your flight number — it drives the tracking and the timing
- Passengers and checked bags — they decide the vehicle
- Car seats, if children are travelling
- Meet-and-greet or curbside on the return
- Extra stops, so the quote is right the first time
About All Star Limo
All Star Limo has run Chicagoland airport transfers since 2014, and the south suburbs are our core service area — Tinley Park, Orland Park, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Lemont and the Palos communities. Late-model Escalades, Navigators, Suburbans, a Mercedes S-Class, Sprinters and stretch limos, with flat rates, real-time flight tracking and 24/7 live dispatch. 5.0 stars on Google. Call (708) 998-6336 or book online.
Tinley Park to Midway FAQs
How much is a car service from Tinley Park to Midway?
{{TP_MDW_SEDAN}} in a sedan and {{TP_MDW_SUV}} in an SUV, flat rate, no surge.
How long is the drive?
Usually 25 to 35 minutes, and 22 to 28 before 5 a.m.
How far is Tinley Park from Midway?
About 17 miles.
What time should I leave for a 6 a.m. flight?
Around 3:30 a.m.
Is Midway better than O’Hare from Tinley Park?
For most trips, yes — half the distance, half the drive and a faster walk through the terminal. O’Hare when the flight only exists there.
How much is Tinley Park to O’Hare?
{{TP_ORD_SEDAN}} in a sedan, with a 50 to 75 minute drive.
Do you track my flight?
Yes, on every arrival, and the pickup adjusts automatically.
Is the rate higher at 4 a.m. or on a holiday?
No. The flat rate is the same at every hour of every day.
Is the price per person?
No, per vehicle — up to 6 in an SUV and 14 in a Sprinter.
Do you have car seats?
Tell dispatch when you book and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can I book the return at the same time?
Yes — one reservation, both legs, return flight-tracked.
How far ahead should I book?
24 to 48 hours is usually enough; same-day when a vehicle is available.
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