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

The cheapest way to get from Brookings to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brookings to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Brookings and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Brookings to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Brookings and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Brookings to Chicago?

The distance between Brookings and Chicago is 541 miles. The road distance is 582.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brookings to Chicago without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 16h 14m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Brookings to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brookings to Chicago bus from?

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

Where does the Brookings to Chicago bus arrive?

Brookings to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

Can I drive from Brookings to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Brookings to Chicago is 582 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Brookings to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Chicago.

Brookings to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brookings to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FSD - ORD
4h 40m
$88–343
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
16h 14m
$149–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus
3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
19h 12m
$269–528
Drive 578.7 mi
1. Drive from Brookings to Chicagocar 578.7 mi
10h 3m
$106–153
Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FSD - MDW
7h 19m
$103–403
Bus to Watertown Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Watertownbus
2. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ATY - MDW
9h 17m
$105–406
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
18h 33m
$236–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloudbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
19h 29m
$169–268

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Distance: 538.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Brookings, SD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brookings to Chicago Bus Station via Brookings, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 16h 14m.

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