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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Chicagoby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAR - ORD
    3h 50m
    $140–395

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 40m
    $65–248

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    12h 18m
    $70–490

  4. Drive 603.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Chicagocar car 603.3 mi
    10h 37m
    $111–159

  5. Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAR - MDW
    5h 50m
    $160–525

Detroit Lakes to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–490 and the journey takes 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 15h 40m.

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