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

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

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  1. Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAR - ORD
    4h 42m
    $69–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    14h 40m
    $60–255

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    11h 42m
    $192–650

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    14h 35m
    $62–270

  5. Drive 558 mi

    1. Drive from Wadena to Chicagocar558 mi
    9h 39m
    $102–148

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

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBRD - ORD
    7h 45m
    $71–345

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

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBRD - MDW
    8h 19m
    $86–435

Wadena to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wadena, 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 Wadena to Jackson-Blue via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 14h 35m.

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