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How to get fromChicago to Baxterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    6h 25m
    $98–477

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    12h 14m
    $72–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 38m
    $185–363

  4. Drive 530.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Baxtercar car 530.5 mi
    8h 53m
    $97–140

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    6h 1m
    $74–317

  6. 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 Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus bus
    7h 37m
    $226–411

  7. 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 Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus bus
    7h 20m
    $170–731

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    11h 43m
    $120–307

  9. Bus via Waukesha

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus bus
    14h 53m
    $122–170

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Baxter, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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