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How to get fromGrand Forks to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Forks to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GFK - ORD
    6h 36m
    $68–314

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    15h 45m
    $85–434

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 5m
    $74–274

  4. Drive 719 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Chicagocar car 719 mi
    11h 45m
    $132–190

  5. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAR - ORD
    4h 2m
    $188–451

  6. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GFK - MDW
    7h 12m
    $88–444

  7. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAR - MDW
    6h 3m
    $208–581

  8. Taxi to Thief River Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Thief River Falls (TVF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVF - ORD
    5h 27m
    $129–392

  9. Bus, train via Brainerd

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 54m
    $86–366

  10. Bus via Brainerd

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    18h 15m
    $77–296

Grand Forks to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Chicago Bus Station via Fargo and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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