There are 6 ways to get from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 43m$204–294Drive 162.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 162.9 mi
3h 4m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
5h 18m$32–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rock Island to Chicago Midway-MDW162.9 mi
3h 4mLine 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from 15 St & 3 Ave to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4h 37m$36–242Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Rock Island to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
4h 28m$68–160
Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Davenport and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Rock Island and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 224 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Davenport station.
Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Rock Island to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- Rock Island County Metro
Bus from 15 St & 3 Ave to SouthPark Mall Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Rock Island County Metro
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rock Island to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rock Island and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












