There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples StationEmpire Builder
11h 5m$120–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staples
14h$64–244Drive 539.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Staples539.9 mi
9h 13m$99–143Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)ORD - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staples
7h 24m$74–370Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MDW - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staples
7h 34m$84–440Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ORD - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
7h 54m$180–448Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MDW - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
7h 39m$104–528
Chicago to Staples by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Staples is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Staples is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Staples. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Staples via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Staples Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Staples is 551 miles. The road distance is 543 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Staples without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $120 - $230.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station takes 11h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Staples bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Staples is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Staples, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Staples via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 14h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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
- $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 Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Staples bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Staples is 543 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Chicago to Staples.
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