There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
4h 24m$43–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson 912 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 39m$74–284Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 10m$64–194Drive 468.4 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Chicagocar 468.4 mi
7h 49m$86–124Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DLH - MDW
6h 23m$68–396Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth, MN to Hurley, WIbus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IWD - ORD
5h 29m$146–244Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
6h 16m$168–462Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
6h 8m$88–532
Duluth to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Duluth and Chicago is 427 miles. The road distance is 471.2 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 39m and costs $70 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Duluth to Chicago, including transfers.
Duluth to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 11h 10m.
Duluth to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Chicago is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Duluth to Chicago.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Chicago Bus Station via St. Paul and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth, MN to Hurley, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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