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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 O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    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 Carleton Collegebus
    5h 33m
    $192–435

  2. Drive 401.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Carleton Collegecar401.9 mi
    6h 34m
    $74–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton CollegebusTo Northfield / ...
    10h 21m
    $115–242

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union DepotbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton CollegebusTo Northfield / ...
    10h 55m
    $95–170

  5. 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 Carleton Collegebus
    5h 18m
    $118–515

  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
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMKE - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Carleton Collegebus
    6h 45m
    $364–809

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)planeORD - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Faribaultbus
    6h 43m
    $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
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Mall of America to Carleton Collegebus
    11h 27m
    $117–156

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest 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 55m.

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