There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 35m$39–77Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 123.6 mi
2h 11m$23–33Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
4h 9m$50–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway-MDW123.6 mi
2h 11mFly, subway
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 46m$34–231Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h$38–66
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 119 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1149+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bloomington–Normal and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











