What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lead?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lead is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lead?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lead is to fly and drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $400.

How far is it from Chicago to Lead?

The distance between Chicago and Lead is 856 miles. The road distance is 929 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lead without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lead without a car is to bus which takes 22h 51m and costs $280 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lead?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chicago to Lead, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lead?

Lead is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:08 PM in Chicago and 12:08 PM in Lead.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lead?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lead is 929 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Chicago to Lead.

Where can I stay near Lead?

There are 303+ hotels available in Lead.

Chicago to Lead - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
2. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Leadcar
5h 26m
$82–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Spearfishbus
22h 51m
$287–438
Drive 923.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Leadcar 923.6 mi
15h 42m
$169–244
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
2. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Leadcar
7h 4m
$122–620
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
3. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Leadcar
8h 15m
$156–781
Train to South Bend, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SBN - RAP
3. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Leadcar
8h 57m
$153–729
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Spearfishbus
23h 14m
$344–569
Bus via Saint Cloud
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Spearfishbus
25h 46m
$288–417

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

78Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lead, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lead via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Spearfish in around 22h 51m.

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