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How to get fromChicago to Perhamby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Perham by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Perhamtaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $188–505

  2. Drive 581.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Perhamcar car 581.7 mi
    10h 13m
    $107–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 31m
    $192–399

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus bus
    15h 30m
    $120–192

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MDW - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Perhamtaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $218–665

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus bus
    8h 29m
    $124–530

Chicago to Perham by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Perham, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Perham via St. Cloud and Brainerd in around 15h 30m.

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