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How to get fromChicago to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $152–465

  2. Drive 602.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationcar car 602.8 mi
    10h 35m
    $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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    15h
    $129–222

  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 Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $172–555

Chicago to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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 $190–400 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 15h.

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