There are 7 ways to get from North Dakota to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
2h 59m$104–519Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BIS - ORD
4h 51m$64–326Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 16m$210–430Bus
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
16h 4m$134–228Drive 640.5 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Chicagocar 640.5 mi
10h 29m$117–169Fly Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FAR - MDW
5h 38m$124–619Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GFK - MDW
8h 2m$83–374
North Dakota to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gtc and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Marriott Shelter, Moorhead - MNSU and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between North Dakota and Chicago is 582 miles. The road distance is 644.3 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 13h 16m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from North Dakota to Chicago, including transfers.
North Dakota to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead - MNSU station.
North Dakota to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 13h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 4m.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–430 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
North Dakota to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Chicago is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from North Dakota to Chicago.
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