How to Travel from

Chicago Midway Airport to Brainerd

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Chicago Midway Airport Brainerd

Cheapest

By car (868 km)

9 h 7 min

868 km.

from $47

Other

Rideshare

9 h 7 min

868 km.

from $11.32

Airlines

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Midway International Airport to Brainerd

Ave. Duration:

3h 49m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$127.39–$496.81

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd

Ave. Duration:

4h 46m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$114.65–$585.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Chicago Union Station to St.

Ave. Duration:

7h 24m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$48.41–$178.34

Train from Chicago Union Station to Staples

Ave. Duration:

11h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$61.15–$216.56

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis

Ave. Duration:

9h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$34.39–$229.29

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint

Ave. Duration:

7h 50m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$31.85–$216.56

Groome Transportation

Phone:

+1 (334) 821-3399

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

groometransportation.com

Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$66.97

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$40.76–$140.12

Jefferson Lines

Phone:

+1-858-800-8898

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jeffersonlines.com/

Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$34.39–$82.80

Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$76.43

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Brainerd via Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

How far is it from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Brainerd is 734 km. The road distance is 868.1 km.

How do I travel from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 14m and costs $70.65 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd bus from?

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $271.74 and takes 15h 17m.

Where does the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd bus arrive?

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Brainerd?

It is currently 04:03 at both, Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Brainerd.

Can I drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd is 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 63+ hotels available in Brainerd. Prices start at $73.90 per night.

Book in Brainerd

Quality Inn & Suites

2115 S 6th Street, Building A, Brainerd

Average

6.4

Lost Lake Lodge

7965 Lost Lake Rd, Brainerd

Causeway On Gull

Lost Lake Road; 8087, Brainerd

All accommodation options in BrainerdAll hotels

Brainerd Water Tower

The Brainerd Water Tower is located at Sixth and Washington in Brainerd in the U. state of Minnesota. Built in 1918, it was the first all-concrete elevated tank used by a municipality in the United States; even though it was replaced in 1960, it remains standing as an icon of the town. It is referred to as "Paul Bunyan's Cup" or "Paul Bunyan's Flashlight" by local residents. The similar Pipestone Water Tower, also made of concrete, located in Pipestone, Minnesota, is the only other water tower in the United States known to have been designed by the architect L. Wolff.

Franklin Junior High School

Franklin Junior High School is a historic former school building in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. The core sections were built in 1932 and extensions were added on in 1954 and 1962. The school closed in 2005. In 2008 the building reopened as the Franklin Arts Center, which leases residential, work, and commercial space to local artists.

Northland Arboretum

The Northland Arboretum is a 583-acre non-profit arboretum and nature reserve in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States.

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Two ways to Travel from Chicago Midway Airport to Brainerd

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Jefferson Lines

Questions and Answers

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