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How to get fromChicago to Carleton Collegeby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Carleton College by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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    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 Carleton Collegebus bus
    5h 13m
    $128–645

  2. Drive 401.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Carleton Collegecar car 401.9 mi
    6h 38m
    $74–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton Collegebus bus To Northfield / ...
    10h 25m
    $108–225

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton Collegebus bus To Northfield / ...
    10h 56m
    $93–163

  5. 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 Carleton Collegebus bus
    5h 36m
    $192–405

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton Collegebus bus
    6h 47m
    $394–758

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

    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 Faribaultbus bus
    6h 44m
    $96–395

  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 Mall of America to Carleton Collegebus bus
    11h 27m
    $117–156

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carleton College, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carleton College via Saint Paul Union Depot, Union Depot & Gate A1, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Minneapolis-St Paul Airport, and Carleton College in around 10h 56m.

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