There are 6 ways to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus (Amtrak), train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 7m$43–60Drive 72.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 72.5 mi
1h 21m$14–20Train via Carroll Ave
- Take the train from Carroll Ave to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2h 12m$55–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Union Pier to Chicago Midway-MDW72.5 mi
1h 21mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 27m$39–70Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
2h 55m$44–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Pier station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Carroll Ave and arriving at Midway via Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Union Pier and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 86 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Carroll Ave station.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via Carroll Ave, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Union Pier, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Carroll Ave to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation hourly. Tickets cost $10–11 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Carroll Ave to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Union Pier to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Union Pier. It is currently 4:48 PM in Union Pier and 3:48 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Museum Campus/11th Street Sation station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Union Pier to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1074+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Union Pier and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.