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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Brainerdby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Brainerd by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    6h 4m
    $76–357

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $244–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927 / ...
    13h 4m
    $107–173

  4. Drive 531.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Brainerdcar car 531.1 mi
    8h 56m
    $97–140

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    6h 37m
    $96–447

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    7h 58m
    $282–465

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    7h 47m
    $138–545

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    11h 46m
    $173–328

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    14h 3m
    $143–211

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and St. Cloud in around 13h 4m.

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