There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
2h 41m$48–257Drive 186.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 186.9 mi
3h 23m$35–50Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
4h 36m$89–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 30m$58–117Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 30m$40–61Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 24m$54–267Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Springfield to Chicago Midway-MDW186.9 mi
3h 23m
Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly and subway which takes 2h 41m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via State & 95th Street and 63rd Street & Cottage Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 208 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Springfield to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Springfield 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 Springfield and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.