There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach by subway, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wabashsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Carroll Ave.train Ssl / ...
2h 49m$36–45Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beachcar 62.6 mi
1h 31m$12–17Line 55 bus, train
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Museum of Science & Industrybus 55
- Take the train from 57th St. to 11th Streettrain Eastbound from Chicago
3h 14m$36–44Line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- 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 Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus
3h 38m$43–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Grand Beach62.6 mi
1h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Grand Beach station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Carroll Ave. via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Grand Beach is 76 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Austin/Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Grand Beach, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Grand Beach via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and New Buffalo Station in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Millennium Station to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from 57th St. to 11th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
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
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
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Grand Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Beach is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 12:44 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 1:44 AM in Grand Beach.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Beach.
There are 250+ hotels available in Grand Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Grand Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










