There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)ORD - BRD
5h 39m$72–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdJefferson 927
13h 47m$61–195Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
- Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerd
13h 16m$148–265Drive 529.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd529.5 mi
8h 49m$97–140Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MDW - BRD
6h 7m$81–428Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
7h 49m$214–460Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MDW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
7h 55m$134–537Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdJefferson 927
13h 27m$72–240Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul Union DepotGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdGroome Transportation - Brainerd
14h 46m$114–138
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee & Thomas and arriving at Brainerd via Madison & Canal, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Brainerd is 459 miles. The road distance is 532.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 16m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd, including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 13h 47m.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd is 533 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Brainerd via Milwaukee & Thomas, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 13h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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