There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
5h 22m$70–158Drive 239.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madisoncar 239.5 mi
4h 47m$44–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Fort Madison239.5 mi
4h 47mSubway, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
4h 1m$110–205Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar
5h 29m$62–317
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison is to subway and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $110 - $210.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Fort Madison is 233 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Madison.
There are 11+ hotels available in Fort Madison.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Fort Madison. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.