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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeORD - BRD
    5h 37m
    $78–337

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    12h 14m
    $73–218

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    11h 38m
    $177–293

  4. Drive 530.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Baxtercar530.5 mi
    8h 48m
    $97–140

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMDW - BRD
    5h 48m
    $88–407

  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)planeORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus
    7h 35m
    $226–471

  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)planeMDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus
    7h 20m
    $150–551

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    11h 43m
    $97–288

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus
    13h 53m
    $152–196

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 $120–230 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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