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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Brainerd Airport (BRD)by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Brainerd Airport (BRD) by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    5h 47m
    $52–325

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    12h 14m
    $184–347

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    12h 28m
    $120–201

  4. Drive 533.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Brainerd Airport (BRD)car car 533.1 mi
    9h 18m
    $98–141

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    6h 20m
    $68–405

  6. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    15h 20m
    $145–197

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Brainerd Airport (BRD), 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 Airport (BRD) via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 12h 28m.

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