Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 4m
    $65–306

  2. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 58m
    $209–411

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 50m
    $129–198

  4. Drive 532.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Chicagocar car 532.8 mi
    8h 58m
    $98–141

  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
    6h 56m
    $85–416

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd 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 51m
    $212–455

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd 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 40m
    $127–505

  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 / ...
    11h 59m
    $151–307

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    13h 35m
    $91–145

Brainerd to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Jackson-Blue via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 12h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Brainerd

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes