There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FAR - ORD
2h 57m$64–299Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
13h 16m$160–450Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to MinneapolisJefferson 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
13h 40m$67–239Drive 640.5 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Chicago640.5 mi
10h 22m$117–169Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)FAR - MDW
4h 34m$79–399
Fargo to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $60 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Fargo and Chicago is 582 miles. The road distance is 644.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 13h 16m and costs $160 - $450.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Fargo to Chicago, including transfers.
Fargo to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $450 and takes 13h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–450 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Fargo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Chicago is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Fargo to Chicago.
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