There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Jackson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 Sioux Falls, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane ORD - FSD
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus
6h 10m$100–384Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Jacksoncar
5h 46m$62–324Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus Jefferson Lines 701
12h 53m$161–322Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus Jefferson Lines 701
12h 57m$122–186Drive 447.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jacksoncar 447.3 mi
9h 14m$82–118Fly 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 to Jacksonbus
8h 36m$302–788Fly 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 to Jacksonbus
8h 25m$138–588Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus
14h 42m$141–213
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jackson is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jackson is to fly and drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Jackson is 581 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jackson without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 53m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Chicago to Jackson, including transfers.
Chicago to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jackson is 450 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Chicago to Jackson.
There are 23+ hotels available in Jackson.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jackson, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson via Minneapolis and Jackson in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
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