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How to get fromWatford City to Chicagoby car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Watford City to Chicago by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Watford City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BIS - ORD
    6h 3m
    $91–364

  2. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Watford City to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MOT - ORD
    9h 16m
    $85–358

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    22h 23m
    $416–873

  4. Drive  1,014 mi

    1. Drive from Watford City to Chicagocar car 1,014 mi
    16h 3m
    $186–268

  5. Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XWA - ORD
    7h 33m
    $102–439

  6. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MOT - MDW
    8h 56m
    $100–438

  7. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BIS - MDW
    7h 46m
    $106–444

  8. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Watford City to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MOT - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $146–702

  9. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Watford City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BIS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $157–668

  10. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 6m
    $366–693

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Watford City, ND, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Watford City to Chicago. However, you can drive to Bismarck-Airport-BIS airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williston Amtrak then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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