There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Midland by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
3h 26m$64–312Drive 286.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Midlandcar 286.4 mi
5h$53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
7h 21m$125–234Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
7h 26m$138–200Fly to Bishop International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Drive from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Midlandcar
4h 6m$54–302Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma, MIbus
- Take the taxi from Alma, MI to Midlandtaxi
9h 33m$89–147
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Midland is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Midland is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Midland. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Chicago and Midland is 254 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Midland without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chicago to Midland, including transfers.
Chicago to Midland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Midland is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 7h 26m.
Chicago to Midland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Midland is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:34 PM in Chicago and 9:34 PM in Midland.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Midland, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Midland via Flint Amtrak and Saginaw Bus Center in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Midland is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Chicago to Midland.
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