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How to get fromMinot to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minot to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Minot International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MOT - ORD
    6h 10m
    $68–336

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 52m
    $290–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 25m
    $196–319

  4. Drive 903.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Chicagocar car 903.8 mi
    14h 57m
    $165–239

  5. Fly Minot International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MOT - MDW
    7h 15m
    $78–396

  6. Fly Minot International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MOT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    10h 39m
    $134–666

  7. Fly Minot International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MOT - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $140–676

  8. Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BIS - ORD
    8h 21m
    $102–378

Minot to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 17h 52m.

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