There are 5 ways to get from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 1m$75–151Drive 238.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 238.5 mi
4h 43m$44–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway-MDW238.5 mi
4h 43mFly from Burlington Municipal Airport, subway
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 1m$110–200Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Drive from Fort Madison to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
4h 29m$88–497
Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly and subway which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $200.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 231 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fort Madison to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fort Madison and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.