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How to get fromChicago to Albert Leaby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Albert Lea by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    5h 14m
    $56–321

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus bus
    5h 3m
    $48–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    10h 47m
    $77–191

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 803
    11h 12m
    $109–277

  5. Drive 369.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Albert Leacar car 369.7 mi
    7h 29m
    $68–98

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 1m
    $114–725

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 23m
    $168–405

  8. Bus, shuttle

    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 to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    11h 32m
    $62–192

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albert Lea via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 10h 47m.

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