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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wadena by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    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 Wadenabus bus
    7h 56m
    $94–385

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Wadenabus bus Jefferson 830
    13h 56m
    $202–414

  3. 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 Wadenabus bus
    15h 5m
    $113–185

  4. Drive 557.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wadenacar car 557.5 mi
    9h 42m
    $102–147

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International 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 Wadenabus bus
    8h 7m
    $120–515

  6. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus
    18h 32m
    $134–245

Chicago to Wadena by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wadena, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wadena via St. Cloud and Brainerd in around 15h 5m.

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