There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, taxi, 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.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to Adams/Wabashsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
3h 45m$62–108Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beachcar 106.1 mi
2h 2m$20–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 54m$54–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lake Michigan Beach106.1 mi
2h 2mSubway, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi
4h 2m$180–540Line 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 Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
- Take the taxi from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi
4h 18m$65–91
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Benton Harbor Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Michigan Beach is 113 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Adams/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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 Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lake Michigan Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $30–160
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
Advance Cab
- Phone
- +1 269-925-2115
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Michigan Beach is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 8:44 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 9:44 AM in Lake Michigan Beach.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Adams/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lake Michigan Beach.
There are 154+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lake Michigan Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










