There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, rideshare, car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 2m$82–128Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesvillecar 94.6 mi
1h 57m$18–25Line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Francesvilletaxi
5h 11m$73–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Francesville94.6 mi
1h 57mLine 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Museum of Science & Industrybus 55
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
5h 23m$72–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Francesville. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Francesville is 105 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway Orange Line Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Francesville, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Francesville via Museum of Science & Industry, 57th St., Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, and Rensselaer Bus Stop in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Museum of Science & Industry
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Francesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Museum of Science & Industry station.
Francesville is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 12:21 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 1:21 AM in Francesville.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rensselaer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Francesville.
There are three+ hotels available in Francesville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Francesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










