There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, plane, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 46m$76–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Wakarusa, INbus Chicago
4h 25m$16–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Wakarusa108.8 mi
2h 12mDrive 108.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusacar 108.8 mi
2h 12m$20–29Subway, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Wakarusataxi
3h 54m$130–490Train, bus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Wakarusa, INbus Chicago
4h 36m$18–59
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Wakarusa, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wakarusa is 124 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Wakarusa, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Wakarusa, IN once daily. Tickets cost $11–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Wakarusa, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Wakarusa, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Wakarusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Wakarusa, IN station.
Wakarusa is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 9:19 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 10:19 AM in Wakarusa.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Wakarusa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Wakarusa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Wakarusa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












