There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, 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.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
1h 27m$78–421Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 30m$56–100Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 2m$72–371Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines to Chicago Midway-MDW325.2 mi
5h 35mDrive 325.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 325.2 mi
5h 35m$60–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
9h 6m$86–176
Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 314 miles. The road distance is 327.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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