There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wadena by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Wadenacar
5h 44m$74–350Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 29m$343–515Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
14h 10m$121–199Drive 557.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wadenacar 557.5 mi
9h 42m$102–147Fly 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)plane ORD - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
7h 49m$90–365Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MDW - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
7h 38m$114–495
Chicago to Wadena by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wadena is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wadena is to fly and drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wadena. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wadena via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Wadena station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Wadena is 673 miles. The road distance is 560.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wadena without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Chicago to Wadena, including transfers.
Chicago to Wadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wadena is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $340 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wadena, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $300–470 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 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Wadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wadena is 561 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Chicago to Wadena.
There are seven+ hotels available in Wadena.