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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Albert Lea by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    5h 7m
    $52–315

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 14m
    $263–400

  3. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    10h 33m
    $100–174

  4. Drive  362.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Albert Leacar car 362.5 mi
    7h 56m
    $62–90

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus bus
    5h 3m
    $70–304

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 12m
    $260–860

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 2m
    $130–660

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    11h 13m
    $92–179

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albert Lea via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Rochester, and Albert Lea in around 10h 33m.

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