There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus (Amtrak), 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, line 41 bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Milebus
3h 19m$141–457Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 45m$46–93Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 41 bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Milebus
5h 56m$148–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
8h 41m$98–200Bus via Austin/Jackson (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 15m$102–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Southfield276.6 mi
4h 42mDrive 276.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfieldcar 276.6 mi
4h 42m$51–73
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield is to fly and line 41 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Southfield Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Southfield is 253 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Southfield, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- 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 Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Southfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Southfield Bus Stop station.
Southfield is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 9:00 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 10:00 PM in Southfield.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Southfield.
There are 506+ hotels available in Southfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Southfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










