There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
2h 40m$70–350Drive 219 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 219 mi
3h 45m$40–58Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 7m$140–492Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 41m$66–149Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m$82–117Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
8h 25m$47–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Lansing to Chicago Midway-MDW219 mi
3h 45m
East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly and subway which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between East Lansing and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 215 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Lansing to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 1:13 AM in East Lansing and 12:13 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from East Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1270+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Lansing and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










