There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 35m$40–76Drive 122.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 122.8 mi
2h 9m$23–33Bus via Oakbrook Center
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Centerbus 1-Northbound / ...
4h 9m$50–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Normal to Chicago Midway-MDW122.8 mi
2h 9mFly, subway
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3h 48m$33–221Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h$39–69
Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Normal and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 119 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Oakbrook Center, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Center once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Normal to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach, arrive at Oakbrook Center station.
Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Normal to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1243+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Normal and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











