The average train between Illinois and Minnesota takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Illinois to Minnesota. 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 Illinois and Minnesota. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Illinois is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Minnesota 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 Illinois to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Illinois station and arriving at Minnesota station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Illinois to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Illinois and Minnesota is 780 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 $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
