There are 7 ways to get from Midland to Chicago by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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 from Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
2h 31m$60–272Drive to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Midland to Bishop International Airport (FNT)car
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3h 17m$48–262Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Midland to Alma, MItaxi
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
6h 59m$116–214Bus
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus 1485
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m$133–198Drive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Midland to Chicagocar 286.6 mi
5h 1m$53–76Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Midland to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 46m$56–325Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Midland to Alma, MItaxi
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to Jackson Transportationbus
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
9h 3m$87–149
Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midland to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Midland to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Midland to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bay City, MI and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Flint Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Midland and Chicago is 254 miles. The road distance is 288.2 miles.
The best way to get from Midland to Chicago without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 6h 59m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Midland to Chicago, including transfers.
Midland to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Bay City, MI station.
The best way to get from Midland to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 7h 45m.
Midland to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Amtrak station.
Chicago is 1h behind Midland. It is currently 9:03 PM in Midland and 8:03 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Midland, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Midland to Chicago Union Station via Bay City, MI and Flint Amtrak Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
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
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alma, MI to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Midland to Chicago is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Midland to Chicago.
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