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How to get fromChicago to Staplesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus or train

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 5m
    $120–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    14h
    $62–231

  3. Drive 539.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Staplescar car 539.9 mi
    9h 18m
    $99–143

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    7h 26m
    $70–370

  5. 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 Staplesbus bus
    7h 37m
    $90–480

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $114–653

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $178–433

Chicago to Staples by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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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 $120–220 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.

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