There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, subway
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 56m$70–482Drive 219.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 219.6 mi
4h 21m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus 380 Express
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 30mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway-MDW219.6 mi
4h 21mDrive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3h 40m$50–275Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
4h 35m$73–168
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Iowa City and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 235 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1270+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Midway via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Wabash, and Adams/Wabash in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cedar Rapids and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.