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How to get fromChicago to Aitkinby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Aitkin by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Aitkintaxi taxi
    12h 26m
    $297–510

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ORD - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Aitkinbus bus
    7h 57m
    $84–362

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    13h 45m
    $118–202

  4. Drive 523.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Aitkincar car 523.5 mi
    9h 17m
    $96–138

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    7h 38m
    $92–377

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    13h 37m
    $180–346

  7. 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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    15h 35m
    $116–192

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    8h 9m
    $108–457

  9. 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 to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    9h 24m
    $278–539

  10. 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 to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus bus
    9h 12m
    $128–539

Chicago to Aitkin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 605.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Aitkin, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Aitkin via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 13h 45m.

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