There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or rideshare
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Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 57m$137–477Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 25m$42–75Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 39m$57–338Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 59m$80–164Bus via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 7m$88–120Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 28m$151–677Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway-MDW240.4 mi
4h 3mDrive 240.4 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 240.4 mi
4h 3m$44–64
Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus and fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Clinton & Jackson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 258 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago Union Station, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 3:31 AM in Ann Arbor and 2:31 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Ann Arbor to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ann Arbor and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






