There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
4h 57m$148–435Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
15h 10m$68–251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
12h 1m$100–250Drive 602.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Detroit Lakescar 602.8 mi
10h 35m$110–159Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 25m$168–545
Chicago to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Detroit Lakes is 628 miles. The road distance is 606.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Chicago to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $260 and takes 15h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Detroit Lakes is 606 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Chicago to Detroit Lakes.
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