There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
2h 43m$152–362Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
7h 12m$52–84Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4h 21m$156–862Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway-MDW286.4 mi
5h 3mDrive 286.4 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 286.4 mi
5h 3m$53–76Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3h$69–378Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 25m$53–83
Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 264 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $150 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 25m.
Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 2:34 AM in Cincinnati and 1:34 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cincinnati to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cincinnati and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






