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How to get fromChicago to East Grand Forksby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to East Grand Forks by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane ORD - GFK
    5h 55m
    $84–386

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo(NDU)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus bus
    16h 41m
    $250–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Grand Forksbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    18h 10m
    $148–229

  4. Drive 718.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to East Grand Forkscar car 718.9 mi
    11h 46m
    $132–190

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    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 East Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $202–525

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MDW - GFK
    5h 32m
    $104–486

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector 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 East Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $222–625

  8. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    21h 37m
    $158–275

Chicago to East Grand Forks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Grand Forks, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Forks via St. Cloud in around 18h 10m.

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