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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Winona by train, bus, car or plane

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Train  •  5h 29m

  1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winona Empire Builder

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Bus  •  8h

  1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
  2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Winona State University, MN Milwaukee

Drive  •  5h

  1. Drive from Chicago to Winona 306.7 miles

Fly Chicago O'Hare to La Crosse, train  •  4h 42m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) ORD - LSE
  2. Take the train from La Crosse to Winona

Fly Chicago O'Hare to Rochester, bus  •  6h 12m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Rochester (RST) ORD - RST
  2. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Winona State University, MN

Fly Chicago Midway to Minneapolis, train  •  6h 38m

  1. Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP) MDW - MSP
  2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona

Fly Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis, train  •  6h 59m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) ORD - MSP
  2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona

Chicago to Winona by train

34 Weekly Trains
5h 29m Average Duration
$12 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Winona is to train which costs $12 - $130 and takes 5h 29m.

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The fastest way to get from Chicago to Winona is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs $270 - $650.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Winona. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Winona State University, MN via Madison, WI-Lake St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Winona. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.

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The distance between Chicago and Winona is 308 miles. The road distance is 306.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Winona without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $12 - $130.

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The train from Chicago Union Station to Winona takes 5h 29m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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Chicago to Winona bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

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Chicago to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Winona is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $12 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h.

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Winona.
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  • Distance: 308.2 miles
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Winona 5 times a day. Tickets cost $12 - $130 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Winona via Madison and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 8h.

Airlines
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to La Crosse
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Rochester
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $270
Flights from Chicago Midway to Minneapolis via Kansas City
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Monday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
$95 - $270
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $380
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $440
Sun Country Airlines
Website
suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$60 - $420
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
Ave. Duration
5h 29m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$12 - $130
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$12 - $50
Child Coach - short notice
$29 - $45
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$25 - $80
Child Business Class - short notice
$27 - $80
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$35 - $80
Business Seat - advance purchase
$50 - $160
Business Seat - short notice
$55 - $150
Coach Seat - short notice
$35 - $130
Train from La Crosse to Winona
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$1 - $60
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$11 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$9 - $24
Business Seat - advance purchase
$22 - $70
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $50
Coach Seat - short notice
$5 - $60
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$4 - $80
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$4 - $24
Child Coach - short notice
$15 - $26
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$14 - $45
Child Business Class - short notice
$16 - $50
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$20 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $95
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $80
Coach Seat - short notice
$13 - $80
Bus operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Vangalder Bus
Phone
+1 608-752-5407
Email
vangalder@coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison, WI-Lake St.
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$23 - $40
Website
https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Jefferson Lines
Phone
+1-858-800-8898
Email
info@jeffersonlines.com
Website
jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Winona State University, MN
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $85
Book at
https://www.jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Rochester, MN to Winona State University, MN
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$21 - $50
Book at
https://www.jeffersonlines.com/

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Chicago to Winona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Winona State University, MN station.

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Chicago to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winona station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Winona is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Chicago to Winona.

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