There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Hudson by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, or train
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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Hudsoncar
4h 23m$50–293Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
7h 51m$287–423Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hudsonbus FlixBus 2548
8h 24m$77–111Drive 382.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Hudsoncar 382.8 mi
6h 12m$70–101Fly 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 Hudson Park & Ridebus
4h 52m$124–554Fly 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 Hudson Park & Ridebus
5h 11m$278–804Train 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 Hudson Park & Ridebus
6h 15m$695–1,135Train to South Bend, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ridebus
6h 38m$126–485Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Hudsonbus FlixBus 2548
9h 9m$73–129
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to fly and drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hudson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Chicago and Hudson is 355 miles. The road distance is 385 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hudson without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $280 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chicago to Hudson, including transfers.
Chicago to Hudson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hudson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $280 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hudson, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 7h 31m. 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
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- 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
Bus from Madison to Hudson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (715)-830-9400
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Hudson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Hudson station.
Chicago to Hudson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hudson is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Chicago to Hudson.
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