There are 8 ways to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
4h 12m$75–376Drive 401.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from White Bear Lake to Chicagocar 401.7 mi
6h 41m$74–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
7h 49m$165–311Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
7h 56m$97–166Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
4h 23m$240–426Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 37m$131–636Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
6h 19m$647–1,095Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 12m$95–171
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from White Bear Lake to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from White Bear Lake to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between White Bear Lake and Chicago is 382 miles. The road distance is 404 miles.
The best way to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago, including transfers.
White Bear Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
White Bear Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from White Bear Lake to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between White Bear Lake, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
White Bear Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
White Bear Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Bear Lake to Chicago is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from White Bear Lake to Chicago.
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