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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Aitkin by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    7h 18m
    $98–377

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ORD - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Aitkinbus bus
    7h 39m
    $84–362

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Aitkintaxi taxi
    12h 26m
    $300–506

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    14h 40m
    $113–179

  5. Drive 523.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Aitkincar car 523.5 mi
    9h 16m
    $96–138

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    7h 44m
    $118–507

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    13h 31m
    $186–345

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    16h 19m
    $160–216

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Aitkin via St. Cloud and Brainerd in around 14h 40m.

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