What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Brookings?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Brookings is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Brookings?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Brookings is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $95 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Brookings?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Brookings. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Brookings via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

How far is it from Chicago to Brookings?

The distance between Chicago and Brookings is 541 miles. The road distance is 582.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Brookings without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Brookings without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 16h 5m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Brookings?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chicago to Brookings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Brookings bus from?

Chicago to Brookings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Brookings bus arrive?

Chicago to Brookings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Brookings?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Brookings is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Chicago to Brookings.

Where can I stay near Brookings?

There are 10+ hotels available in Brookings.

Chicago to Brookings - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Brookings by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Falls, bus
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane ORD - FSD
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus
5h 31m
$96–392
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus
16h 5m
$150–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
3. Take the bus from Fargo to Brookingsbus
18h 36m
$276–521
Drive 579.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Brookingscar 579.3 mi
10h 7m
$106–153
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sioux Falls, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane MDW - FSD
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus
7h 6m
$116–502
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane MDW - ATY
2. Take the bus from Watertown to Brookingsbus
8h 49m
$120–507
Train, bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus
18h 15m
$238–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus
18h 50m
$172–265

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

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Distance: 537.4 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Brookings, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Brookings via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Brookings in around 16h 5m.

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