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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Watertown by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane plane ORD - ATY
    6h 12m
    $72–358

  2. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Watertownbus bus
    16h 55m
    $176–282

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Watertownbus bus
    17h 41m
    $271–510

  4. Drive 605.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Watertowncar car 605.5 mi
    10h 39m
    $111–160

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane plane MDW - ATY
    6h 44m
    $88–458

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane ORD - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Watertownbus bus
    6h 26m
    $108–411

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Watertownbus bus
    19h 45m
    $184–286

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) flights

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Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Watertown, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Watertown via Minneapolis, Fargo, and Watertown in around 16h 55m.

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