There are 7 ways to get from Staples to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
11h 18m$150–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
14h 20m$59–249Drive 540.5 mi
- Drive from Staples to Chicago540.5 mi
9h 15m$99–143Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BRD - ORD
7h 20m$70–339Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BRD - MDW
7h 54m$85–429Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MSP - MDW
6h 58m$90–502Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MSP - ORD
7h 12m$175–462
Staples to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staples Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Staples and Chicago is 551 miles. The road distance is 543.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $150 - $600.
The train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Station takes 11h 18m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Staples to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Chicago is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $250 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–600 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 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Staples to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Chicago is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Staples to Chicago.
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