There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, 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 35m$63–332Drive 215.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 215.1 mi
3h 40m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 22m$73–151Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 10m$84–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lansing to Chicago Midway-MDW215.1 mi
3h 40mBus via South Haven
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
7h 50m$47–82
Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly and subway which takes 2h 35m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from 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 6h 22m.
The distance between Lansing and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 212 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between 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 $65–140 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
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lansing to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:12 AM in Lansing and 5:12 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Lansing to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lansing and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










