There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa by plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, 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 Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
3h 46m$132–401Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 10 bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
6h 21m$166–562Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
26h 2m$176–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
42h 34m$556–1,208Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
6h 24m$179–817Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
6h 43m$231–540Drive 1,124.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampacar 1,124.4 mi
20h 1m$206–297
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Ashland & 59th Street, Chicago and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Tampa via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 34m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Tampa is 1011 miles. The road distance is 1130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 26h 2m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 26h 2m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 42h 34m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Tampa Bus Station via Ashland & 59th Street, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- 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 Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- 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 to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tampa is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 10:47 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 11:47 AM in Tampa.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa is 1131 miles. It takes approximately 20h 1m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tampa.
There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa.














