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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Wadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    11h 29m
    $162–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
    14h 20m
    $66–248

  3. Drive 557.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wadenacar557.5 mi
    9h 37m
    $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)planeORD - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
    7h 44m
    $76–375

  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)planeMDW - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
    7h 54m
    $86–445

  6. 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)planeORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
    9h 42m
    $170–514

  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)planeMDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
    9h 27m
    $96–594

Chicago to Wadena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest 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 $120–230 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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