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

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

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    $219–571

  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 30m
    $57–198

  3. Drive 532.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Chicagocar car 532.8 mi
    8h 53m
    $98–141

  4. 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 27m
    $80–396

  5. 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
    $83–291

  6. Bus via Chicago

    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
    $114–198

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

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRD - ORD
    5h 20m
    $65–296

  8. 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 48m
    $212–455

  9. 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
    $132–495

Brainerd to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.

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