There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2h 9m$139–455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 5m$46–93Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 42m$74–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 38m$90–198Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
2h 47m$82–566Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 15m$72–482Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8m$97–138Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Detroit281.7 mi
4h 45mDrive 281.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroitcar 281.7 mi
4h 45m$52–75
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan by subway, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Michigan is 244 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- 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 Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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 Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 1:14 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 2:14 AM in Michigan.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan.
There are 488+ hotels available in Michigan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Michigan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.