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How to get fromMelbourne to Braidwoodby plane, train, bus or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Braidwood by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    25h 34m
    $879–1,499

  2. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MEL - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    29h 45m
    $586–2,043

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MEL - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus bus
    27h 35m
    $641–2,157

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MEL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    28h 13m
    $905–3,090

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Midway Airport to Manteno Metro Centrebus bus
    26h 53m
    $779–2,594

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    33h 59m
    $605–1,950

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MEL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    32h 12m

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MEL - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Manhattantrain train
    31h 39m
    $730–2,389

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Braidwood, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Braidwood. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to LaSalle Street, take the train to Joliet, then take the taxi to Braidwood. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), take the taxi to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, take the bus to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, then take the taxi to Braidwood.

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