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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BIS - ORD
    3h 10m
    $56–303

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    16h 55m
    $97–347

  3. Drive 833 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Chicagocar car 833 mi
    13h 14m
    $152–220

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BIS - MDW
    5h 49m
    $82–439

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    17h 5m
    $87–289

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    17h 15m
    $85–264

Bismarck to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Jackson-Blue via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 17h 5m.

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