There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
5h 5m$152–455Drive 602 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationcar 602 mi
10h 34m$110–159Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
12h 1m$180–400Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
15h 9m$129–221Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
6h 27m$168–545
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $150 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station is 628 miles. The road distance is 605.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $180 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 15h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–400 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 15h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station is 606 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
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