There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 60 bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
2h 55m$16–25Line 12 bus, train, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus 12
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 18m$8–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from DeKalb to Chicago Midway-MDW58.7 mi
1h 14mDrive 58.7 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 58.7 mi
1h 14m$11–16Train, line 307 bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake CTA to Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2bus 307
3h 55m$8–22Train, subway
- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
- Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Ashland/63rdsubway Green Line
4h 1m$10–23
DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Ashland/63rd via Harlem-Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between DeKalb and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 82 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Midway Orange Line Station via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, and Cicero & 24th Place in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
Subway from Harlem-Green to Ashland/63rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
Bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Harlem/Lake CTA to Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from DeKalb to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Oak Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from DeKalb to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1074+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between DeKalb and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








