There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MDW - APN
3h 32m$98–438Drive 415.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpenacar 415.2 mi
7h 23m$76–110Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane ORD - APN
6h 21m$88–365Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
12h 35m$126–250Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
13h 13m$135–218Bus via Southfield
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Alpenabus 1485
16h 5m$90–175Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Alpena415.2 mi
7h 23m
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Alpena via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Alpena is 319 miles. The road distance is 417.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 13h 13m.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Alpena is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 8:15 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 9:15 PM in Alpena.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Alpena via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak, and Alpena in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Alpena.
There are 11+ hotels available in Alpena.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Alpena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.