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How to get fromLouisville to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or rideshare

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2h 38m
    $57–373

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4h 20m
    $51–333

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6h 41m
    $55–65

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 1m
    $88–182

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    4h 18m
    $77–429

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    4h 46m
    $162–405

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 21m
    $54–102

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Louisville to Chicago Midway-MDWrideshare rideshare 294.6 mi
    5h 5m

  9. Drive 294.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car car 294.6 mi
    5h 5m
    $54–78

Louisville to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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