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How to Travel from

Brainerd to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$458.59

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$203.82
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$267.51
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$242.03

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$343.94

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$573.24

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$216.56
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$216.56

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$66.97

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$127.39

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$82.80
Bus from Brainerd to St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$82.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Chicago is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Chicago?

The distance between Brainerd and Chicago is 738 km. The road distance is 861.1 km.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Chicago without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 58m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Brainerd to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Chicago bus from?

Brainerd to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Chicago?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Brainerd to Chicago bus arrive?

Brainerd to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Chicago is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Brainerd to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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