There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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
5h 49m$78–379Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 29m$230–480Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
19h 40m$150–231Drive 717.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station)car 717.4 mi
11h 39m$131–190Fly 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 59m$192–525Fly 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 26m$98–479Fly 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 19m$212–625
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 59m and costs $190 - $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 St. Cloud and Mtc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
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 $230 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Chicago to Grand Forks (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 5h 49m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Forks (Station), ND, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–480 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
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Grand Forks (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Cloud 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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