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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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

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    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
    7h 30m
    $96–429

  2. 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
    $485–871

  3. Drive 1,013.4 mi

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

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MDW - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    7h 6m
    $122–569

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

    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 9m
    $108–435

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

    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
    8h 46m
    $104–430

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MKE - XWA
    3. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    9h 31m
    $159–683

  8. 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
    9h 30m
    $124–590

  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
    $417–738

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), 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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