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

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

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    1. Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar car
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAR - ORD
    4h 47m
    $64–310

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 42m
    $192–390

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    14h 30m
    $88–265

  4. Drive 558 mi

    1. Drive from Wadena to Chicagocar car 558 mi
    9h 43m
    $102–148

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

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRD - ORD
    7h 22m
    $66–345

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

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BRD - MDW
    8h 59m
    $91–475

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 50m
    $75–215

Wadena to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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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 $150–340 and the journey takes 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Jackson-Blue via Brainerd, St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 14h 30m.

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