There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
2h 36m$58–372Drive 284.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 284.2 mi
4h 54m$52–75Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4h 9m$276–712Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 11m$89–180Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
7h 20m$74–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis to Chicago Midway-MDW284.2 mi
4h 54m
St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Midway Airport via Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between St. Louis and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 267 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 5h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- 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
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- 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 St. Louis to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from St. Louis to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.