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

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There are 10 ways to get from Brainerd to Chicago by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRD - ORD
    5h 4m
    $65–307

  2. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 58m
    $229–431

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 35m
    $99–184

  4. Drive 532.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Chicagocar car 532.8 mi
    8h 58m
    $98–141

  5. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BRD - MDW
    6h 53m
    $75–367

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    6h 35m
    $117–425

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    6h 46m
    $282–515

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 17m
    $161–327

  9. Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 42m
    $182–333

  10. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    14h 55m
    $126–188

Brainerd to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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