There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
1h 55m$110–600Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 28m$130–850Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
18h 29m$250–513Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 35m$114–209Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
3h 38m$122–845Drive 687.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 687.2 mi
11h 58m$126–182
Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Midway via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Washington and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 602 miles. The road distance is 691.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 18h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 17h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 4:44 AM in Washington and 3:44 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Washington to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Airport.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).