There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
1h 40m$113–536Drive 325.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Des Moinescar 325.1 mi
5h 38m$60–86Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3h 46m$84–340Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 26m$64–114Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Des Moines325.1 mi
5h 38mFly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
1h 31m$116–641Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3h 54m$96–521Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 16m$94–189
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Iowa is 434 miles. The road distance is 327 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 26m.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Iowa, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- 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
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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