There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Waterloo Municipal Airport, subway
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
2h 46m$59–284Drive 271.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 271.3 mi
5h 6m$50–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
7h 48m$56–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waterloo to Chicago Midway-MDW271.3 mi
5h 6mDrive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 37m$80–497Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
4h 25m$55–283
Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly and subway which takes 2h 46m and costs $55 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Waterloo and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 269 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Waterloo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- 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 Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waterloo to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.