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How to get fromChicago to Watford Cityby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Watford City by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane ORD - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar car
    7h 11m
    $92–395

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane ORD - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar car
    9h 4m
    $90–390

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    21h 53m
    $431–915

  4. Drive  1,013.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Watford Citycar car 1,013.4 mi
    16h 2m
    $185–268

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane ORD - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    8h 40m
    $112–489

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MDW - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar car
    8h 25m
    $120–590

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MDW - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar car
    8h 35m
    $122–545

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rapid City, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    2. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Watford Citycar car
    10h 2m
    $118–435

  9. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    22h 30m
    $373–745

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Watford City, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Watford City. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS), then drive to Watford City. Alternatively, you can take the train to Williston Amtrak then take the taxi to Watford City.

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