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How to get fromBrainerd to Auroraby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBRD - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    6h 59m
    $63–303

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    13h 40m
    $202–268

  3. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportbusGroome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    15h 14m
    $114–187

  4. Drive 514.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Auroracar514.8 mi
    8h 45m
    $94–136

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

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBRD - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    9h 8m
    $88–423

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    8h 35m
    $215–462

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    8h 32m
    $135–522

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
    13h 40m
    $71–258

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Stationbus
    15h 36m
    $81–226

Brainerd to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Aurora via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, Prairie/Brookfield, and Brookfield in around 15h 14m.

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