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How to get fromNaperville to Brainerdby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Naperville to Brainerd by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeORD - BRD
    6h 51m
    $67–321

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    13h 43m
    $80–280

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    13h 55m
    $84–232

  4. Drive 518.1 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Brainerdcar518.1 mi
    8h 50m
    $95–137

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMDW - BRD
    7h
    $82–381

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeORD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 59m
    $215–460

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 58m
    $135–510

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    13h 48m
    $123–265

  9. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul Union DepotbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdbusGroome Transportation - Brainerd
    16h 18m
    $114–146

Naperville to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 13h 55m.

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