There are 6 ways to get from Ellsworth to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Ellsworth to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar
- Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAU - ORD
3h 43m$48–261Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 19m$253–383Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Hudson to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
9h 17m$134–183Drive 363.4 mi
- Drive from Ellsworth to Chicagocar 363.4 mi
6h 17m$67–96Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwin to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
5h 2m$331–865Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwin to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
4h 56m$161–515
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellsworth to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ellsworth to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellsworth to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hudson and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellsworth station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Red Wing Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Ellsworth and Chicago is 347 miles. The road distance is 365.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ellsworth to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $250 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ellsworth to Chicago, including transfers.
Ellsworth to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hudson station.
Ellsworth to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Wing Station.
The best way to get from Ellsworth to Chicago is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Ellsworth, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Red Wing Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Hudson to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Red Wing Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hudson to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (715)-830-9400
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwin to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $36
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
Bus from Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Baldwin to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $36
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Eau Claire
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Booking & Getting There
Ellsworth to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ellsworth to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellsworth to Chicago is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Ellsworth to Chicago.
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