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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 29m
    $160–269

  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 Wadenabus bus
    14h 20m
    $64–236

  3. Drive 557.5 mi

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

  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 Wadenabus bus
    7h 46m
    $72–375

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus
    16h 10m
    $76–226

  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 Wadenabus bus
    7h 57m
    $92–485

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus
    9h 25m
    $106–724

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus
    9h 48m
    $170–504

Chicago to Wadena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wadena, 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 Wadena via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 14h 20m.

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