There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
4h 47m$76–442Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 46m$70–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
10h 29m$156–320Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
14h 45m$99–182Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
6h 26m$360–772Train, taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)taxi
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
6h 12m$236–765Drive 533.3 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 533.3 mi
9h 10m$98–141
Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via St Louis Bus Station, State & 95th Street and 63rd Street & Cottage Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Lawrence and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 473 miles. The road distance is 536.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Midway Orange Line Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, and 63rd Street & Cottage Grove in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Lawrence to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
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