There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane ORD - GFK
6h 4m$68–359Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 29m$180–430Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
18h 45m$146–227Drive 717.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station)car 717.4 mi
11h 39m$131–190Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MDW - GFK
5h 53m$94–489Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forks (Station)taxi
4h 55m$188–505Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forks (Station)taxi
6h 28m$208–635
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Forks (Station). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at N 51st St Shelter via Minneapolis and Mtc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Grand Forks Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Forks (Station) is 639 miles. The road distance is 721.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs $180 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Forks (Station), ND, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–430 and the journey takes 14h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Forks Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) is 722 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station).
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