There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus (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 Liberty Ave + Wood Stbus
3h 22mDrive 462.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Sidecar 462.5 mi
7h 44m$85–122Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus, line 48 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 Liberty Ave + Wood Stbus
- Take the bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave to E Carson St + 21St Stbus
5h 55mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
11h 28m$146–328Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
11h 35m$120–198Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
13h 56m$86–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Side462.5 mi
7h 44m
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side by subway, foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side. However, there are services departing from Adams & Wabash and arriving at E Carson St + 21St St via Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop and Bedford Ave At Logan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side 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 28m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Side is 430 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and South Side, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Midway to E Carson St + 21St St via Adams/Wabash, Adams & Wabash, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Bedford Ave At Logan St in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- 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
- $75–430
- 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
- $75–430
- 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
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Wood St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Wood St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Wood St + Sixth Ave to E Carson St + 21St St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Side
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Side.
There are 649+ hotels available in South Side.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Side. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











