There are 8 ways to get from Williston to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XWA - ORD
6h 56m$137–478Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MOT - ORD
8h 56m$85–358Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
21h 24m$550–900Drive 1,028.2 mi
- Drive from Williston to Chicagocar 1,028.2 mi
17h 3m$188–271Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MOT - MDW
8h 20m$100–448Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane XWA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 13m$262–942Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MOT - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 21m$180–722Train, bus
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
22h 7m$417–658
Williston to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $85 - $360 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $130 - $480.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 24m.
The distance between Williston and Chicago is 920 miles. The road distance is 1034.2 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 24m and costs $550 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Williston to Chicago, including transfers.
Williston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 21h 24m.
Williston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Chicago is 1034 miles. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Williston to Chicago.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 21h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Minot International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Minot International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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