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How to get fromBranson to Chicagoby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Branson to Chicago by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    4h 46m
    $80–428

  2. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    4h 55m
    $69–359

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Branson to Springfield CU Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $148–303

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    13h 17m
    $92–263

  5. Drive 543.5 mi

    1. Drive from Branson to Chicagocar car 543.5 mi
    9h 14m
    $100–144

  6. Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Branson to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)car car
    2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TBN - ORD
    4h 45m
    $100–498

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Branson to Chicago. However, you can take the shuttle to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Springfield CU Transit Center, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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