There are 9 ways to get from Duluth to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
4h 13m$43–276Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 47m$164–330Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 10m$104–180Drive 468.4 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Chicagocar 468.4 mi
7h 49m$86–124Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DLH - MDW
7h 7m$58–346Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IWD - ORD
5h 28m$176–274Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
6h 3m$103–428Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
6h 14m$268–518Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
14h 48m$128–205
Duluth to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Duluth and Chicago is 427 miles. The road distance is 471.1 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 47m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Duluth to Chicago, including transfers.
Duluth to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.
Duluth to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Chicago is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Duluth to Chicago.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Chicago Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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