What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Duluth?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Duluth. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at Duluth via Madison and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Duluth?

The distance between Des Plaines and Duluth is 412 miles. The road distance is 453 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Duluth without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Duluth?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Des Plaines to Duluth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Duluth bus from?

Des Plaines to Duluth bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Duluth?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Duluth is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Duluth bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Duluth bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Duluth?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Duluth is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Des Plaines to Duluth.

Where can I stay near Duluth?

There are 79+ hotels available in Duluth.

Des Plaines to Duluth - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Plaines to Duluth by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
4h 21m
$46–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
12h 5m
$128–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Jefferson Lines 907 / ...
12h 34m
$147–308
Drive 450.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Duluthcar 450.3 mi
7h 32m
$83–119
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Duluth International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MDW - DLH
7h 24m
$77–452
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
5h 52m
$174–271
Bus via Escanaba
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
17h 7m
$123–208

Des Plaines to Duluth by bus

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12h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 409.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Duluth via Madison and St. Paul in around 12h 5m.

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