There are 6 ways to get from Wadena to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
4h 45m$109–530Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRD - ORD
7h 22m$91–341Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 42m$212–410Bus
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
14h 50m$123–216Drive 558 mi
- Drive from Wadena to Chicagocar 558 mi
9h 44m$102–148Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BRD - MDW
9h 11m$101–391
Wadena to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadena to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Wadena to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadena to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Wadena and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadena station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Wadena and Chicago is 673 miles. The road distance is 561.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wadena to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Wadena to Chicago, including transfers.
Wadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wadena station.
Wadena to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Wadena to Chicago is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Wadena, 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 Wadena to Chicago Bus Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis, Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Wadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Wadena to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadena to Chicago is 561 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Wadena to Chicago.
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