There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 6m$132–462Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 30m$49–87Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4h 36m$146–662Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 47m$92–190Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
5h 39m$82–428Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 11m$98–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Chicago Midway-MDW281.3 mi
4h 42mDrive 281.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 281.3 mi
4h 42m$52–75
Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Detroit and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 250 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- 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 Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:54 PM in Detroit and 7:54 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.