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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 55m
    $145–435

  2. Drive 603.3 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    12h 18m
    $170–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 45m
    $122–204

  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
    6h 33m
    $160–515

Detroit Lakes to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Saint Cloud in around 16h 45m.

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