There are 9 ways to get from Duluth to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DLH - ORD
4h 20m$43–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. PaulJefferson 912 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationBorealis / ...
10h 39m$79–294Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. PaulJefferson 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150
11h 5m$64–204Drive 468.4 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Chicago468.4 mi
7h 45m$86–124Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DLH - MDW
6h 34m$63–366Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth, MN to Hurley, WI
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)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. Paul
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MSP - ORD
6h 18m$168–482Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MSP - MDW
6h 7m$88–502Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Duluth to MinneapolisJefferson 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagoGreyhound US0150
11h 50m$67–222
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 45m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 20m 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 5m.
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 $75 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 20m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 11h 5m.
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 45m to drive from Duluth to Chicago.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Chicago Bus Station via St. Paul and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- 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
- $100–160
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 44m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
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
- $65–220
- 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
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- 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
- $50–100
- 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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