There are 9 ways to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 1m$142–483Drive 279.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 279.4 mi
4h 57m$51–74Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 55m$58–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 30m$102–207Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 40m$108–149Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
4h 47m$82–316Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h 31m$146–683Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
6h 6m$74–306Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pontiac to Chicago Midway-MDW279.4 mi
4h 57m
Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Clinton & Jackson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Pontiac and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 273 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- 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 Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- 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 Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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 O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pontiac to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 10:12 PM in Pontiac and 9:12 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Pontiac to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontiac and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




