There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
2h 49mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 52m$75–146Subway 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 21mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
11h 12m$156–328Bus via 95th (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
12h 39m$90–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Pittsburgh460.8 mi
7h 41mDrive 460.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburghcar 460.8 mi
7h 41m$85–122
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh is 427 miles. The road distance is 463.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via 95th, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 5:45 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 6:45 AM in Pittsburgh.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh.
There are 648+ hotels available in Pittsburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











