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How to get fromBaxter to Chicagoby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Baxter to Chicago by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRD - ORD
    5h 26m
    $69–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    12h 34m
    $67–203

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Baxter to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 51m
    $179–530

  4. Drive 531 mi

    1. Drive from Baxter to Chicagocar car 531 mi
    8h 55m
    $97–140

  5. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BRD - MDW
    8h 33m
    $89–427

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    6h 39m
    $225–461

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    6h 31m
    $145–531

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 3m
    $83–298

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 42m
    $127–214

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Baxter, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baxter to Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 34m.

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