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How to get fromAlexandria to Chicagoby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Alexandria to Chicago by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 29m
    $184–342

  2. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alexandria to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BRD - MDW
    8h 36m
    $74–359

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    11h 47m
    $117–199

  4. Drive 538.8 mi

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Chicagocar car 538.8 mi
    8h 50m
    $99–142

  5. Bus, train via Alexandria

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 34m
    $184–343

  6. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    12h 42m
    $305–530

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    14h 43m
    $135–213

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    6h 4m
    $111–436

  9. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    6h 15m
    $276–526

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 554.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Chicago Bus Station via Alexandria and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 11h 47m.

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