There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
4h 10m$68–161Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
5h 33m$38–71Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
5h 29m$135–643Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Iowa City to Chicago Midway-MDW215.1 mi
3h 47mDrive 215.1 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 215.1 mi
3h 47m$40–57Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 48m$44–258Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
5h 47m
Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Iowa City and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 295 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Iowa City to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Iowa City to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Iowa City and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.