There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pellston, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Charlevoix, MIbus
5h 59m$64–331Subway, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Charlevoix, MIbus
7h 54m$58–318Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus 1484
11h 25m$86–173Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Charlevoix352.9 mi
6h 13mDrive 352.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoixcar 352.9 mi
6h 13m$65–93Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Charlevoixcar
6h 1m$114–188Bus via Austin/Jackson
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus 1484
12h 7m$90–151Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoix, MIbus 1484
12h 11m$90–188Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus 1484
12h 25m$68–128
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix by subway, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix is to fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Charlevoix. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Charlevoix, MI via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Charlevoix is 361 miles. The road distance is 355 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Charlevoix is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 5:05 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 6:05 PM in Charlevoix.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlevoix.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Charlevoix, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Charlevoix, MI via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Charlevoix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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