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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BIS - ORD
    3h 12m
    $66–336

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    17h 6m
    $214–393

  3. Drive  833 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Chicagocar car 833 mi
    13h 14m
    $152–220

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BIS - MDW
    5h 36m
    $76–389

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    17h 25m
    $162–260

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck 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
    20h 8m
    $185–283

Bismarck to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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