There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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$63–332Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
5h 8m$43–304Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 49m$132–462Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 6m$94–192Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 30m$49–87Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
2h 51m$74–291Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
3h 43m$49–344Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 11m$98–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Chicago Midway-MDW281.3 mi
4h 42mDrive 281.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 281.3 mi
4h 42m$52–75
Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by tram, train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan 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 Michigan station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Midway via Detroit and Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Michigan and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 212 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 7h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- 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
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- 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
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- 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
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
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 Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 3:02 AM in Michigan and 2:02 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Michigan to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1293+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Michigan and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











