There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane ORD - XWA
7h 53m$132–490Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane ORD - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
8h 11m$82–365Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
20h 54m$550–900Drive 1,027.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Willistoncar 1,027.6 mi
17h 3m$170–246Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MDW - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
8h 5m$122–635Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
21h 31m$417–661
Chicago to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Williston is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Williston is 920 miles. The road distance is 1033.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Williston without a car is to train which takes 20h 54m and costs $550 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Chicago to Williston, including transfers.
Chicago to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 20h 54m.
Chicago to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Williston is 1034 miles. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Chicago to Williston.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 20h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Cedar Rapids, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Milwaukee, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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