There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ellsworth by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 55m$148–280Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Ellsworthcar
4h 35m$52–301Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hudsonbus FlixBus 2548
8h 47m$132–188Drive 363.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Ellsworthcar 363.5 mi
6h 17m$67–96Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwinbus
5h 39m$174–607Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwinbus
5h 56m$330–817Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwinbus
6h 53m$722–1,175
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth is to fly and drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ellsworth. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hudson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ellsworth station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Red Wing Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Ellsworth is 385 miles. The road distance is 365.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chicago to Ellsworth, including transfers.
Chicago to Ellsworth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ellsworth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ellsworth, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hudson once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hudson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Ellsworth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Hudson station.
Chicago to Ellsworth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Red Wing Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ellsworth is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Chicago to Ellsworth.
There are 23+ hotels available in Ellsworth.