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How to get fromNaperville to Detroit Lakesby train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Detroit Lakes by train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $147–431

  2. Drive  589 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Detroit Lakescar car 589 mi
    10h 34m
    $108–156

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    14h 5m
    $335–556

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    19h 17m
    $136–227

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MDW - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $177–581

Naperville to Detroit Lakes by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Detroit Lakes via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 19h 17m.

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