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How to get fromRolling Meadows to Brainerdby plane, train, bus, car, taxi or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Rolling Meadows to Brainerd by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeORD - BRD
    5h 50m
    $64–316

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    14h 45m
    $58–168

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    13h 38m
    $80–280

  4. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    14h 29m
    $138–181

  5. Drive 508.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rolling Meadows to Brainerdcar508.9 mi
    8h 29m
    $93–135

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMDW - BRD
    6h 49m
    $82–381

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    7h 59m
    $212–455

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    13h 44m
    $123–265

Rolling Meadows to Brainerd by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rolling Meadows, IL, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington Park to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, Mall of America Station, Terminal 2 Station, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 14h 29m.

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