There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
2h 46m$47–332Drive 179.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 179.8 mi
3h 13m$33–48Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4h 20m$426–1,112Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 28m$34–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 41m$67–136Bus via Cicero & 24th Place (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h$34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway-MDW179.8 mi
3h 13m
Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus via Cicero & 24th Place which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 179 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 28m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:04 AM in Indianapolis and 5:04 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.