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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $152–465

  2. Drive 602 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakescar car 602 mi
    10h 34m
    $110–159

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    12h 1m
    $190–400

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    16h 4m
    $138–220

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MDW - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $172–565

Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud, and Brainerd in around 16h 4m.

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