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How to get fromChicago to Nisswaby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Nisswa by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORD - BRD
    6h 9m
    $108–400

  2. Drive 543.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Nisswacar car 543.7 mi
    9h 9m
    $100–144

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Nisswataxi taxi
    12h 2m
    $266–467

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    14h 23m
    $126–201

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MDW - BRD
    6h 40m
    $122–490

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus bus
    7h 44m
    $312–500

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus bus
    7h 32m
    $166–580

  8. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    17h 50m
    $136–233

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nisswa, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nisswa via St. Cloud, Brainerd, and Nisswa in around 14h 23m.

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