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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brainerd 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)planeBRD - ORD
    5h 9m
    $60–286

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisbusJefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    12h 25m
    $57–188

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    11h 58m
    $199–261

  4. Drive 532.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Chicagocar532.8 mi
    8h 53m
    $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)planeBRD - MDW
    8h 15m
    $80–396

  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
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    6h 45m
    $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
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    6h 39m
    $132–505

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. PaulbusJefferson 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    11h 59m
    $73–291

  9. Bus via Chicago

    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
    12h 44m
    $114–198

Brainerd to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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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 Brainerd to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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