There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)ORD - FAR
3h 54m$204–1,120Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
13h 8m$70–240Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to FargoJefferson 931 / ...
13h 45m$72–233Drive 640 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fargo640 mi
10h 22m$117–169Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)MDW - FAR
6h$254–1,420Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)MKE - FAR
7h 5m$366–2,034Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)SBN - FAR
7h 20m$375–1,929
Chicago to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fargo is to train which costs $70 - $240 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fargo is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Fargo is 582 miles. The road distance is 643.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chicago to Fargo, including transfers.
Chicago to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fargo is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 13h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–240 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–2,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–3,200
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–2,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,900
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–2,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–3,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
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
- $50–140
- 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
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fargo is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Chicago to Fargo.
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