There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell by plane, bus, subway, 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, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
4h 24m$159–825Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 12m$44–92Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
6h 48m$144–727Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0123S
7h 21m$54–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Grinnell280.2 mi
4h 50mDrive 280.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnellcar 280.2 mi
4h 50m$52–74Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
9h 10m$50–93
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell is to bus via Iowa City which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Clinton Blue Line Station and arriving at Grinnell via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Grinnell is 379 miles. The road distance is 281.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Grinnell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grinnell.
There are 13+ hotels available in Grinnell.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Grinnell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







