There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to North Dakota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
3h 59m$74–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 8m$210–430Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 931 / ...
14h 5m$130–215Drive 640 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fargocar 640 mi
10h 28m$117–169Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MDW - FAR
5h 20m$94–470Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane ORD - BIS
4h 57m$80–387Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane ORD - GFK
5h 53m$84–385Fly 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 30m$104–485Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MDW - BIS
6h 50m$100–497
Chicago to North Dakota by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to North Dakota is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to North Dakota is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gtc via Minneapolis and Shelter 128. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and North Dakota is 582 miles. The road distance is 643.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Dakota without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chicago to North Dakota, including transfers.
Chicago to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Dakota is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 13h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and North Dakota, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–430 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
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 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
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 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to North Dakota is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Chicago to North Dakota.
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