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How to get fromChicago to Willistonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane ORD - XWA
    7h 53m
    $142–510

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane ORD - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 43m
    $90–380

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    20h 54m
    $550–900

  4. Drive  1,027.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Willistoncar car 1,027.6 mi
    17h 3m
    $188–271

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MDW - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 4m
    $120–590

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MKE - XWA
    9h 32m
    $249–891

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    21h 31m
    $417–660

Chicago to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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.

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