There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
4h 4m$70–340Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 8m$70–220Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson 931 / ...
13h 45m$70–220Drive 640 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fargocar 640 mi
10h 28m$117–169Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SPI - FAR
6h 9m$96–422Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
5h 37m$84–430Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane PIA - FAR
5h 50m$83–396Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MKE - FAR
6h 54m$131–683
Illinois to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Fargo is to train which costs $70 - $220 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Fargo is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Illinois and Fargo is 582 miles. The road distance is 643.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $70 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Illinois to Fargo, including transfers.
Illinois to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Fargo is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $220 and takes 13h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $220 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–220 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Illinois to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Fargo is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Illinois to Fargo.
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