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There are 7 ways to get from Staples to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 18m
    $170–360

  2. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRD - ORD
    7h 2m
    $87–336

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $114–211

  4. Drive 540.5 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Chicagocar car 540.5 mi
    9h 19m
    $99–143

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

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BRD - MDW
    8h 51m
    $97–396

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

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    6h 54m
    $102–459

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

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    7h 5m
    $267–549

Staples to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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