The average train between Chicago and Minneapolis takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chicago and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Paul-Minneapolis and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Minneapolis station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Chicago to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Chicago and Minneapolis is 571 km. The road distance is 674 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
