There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BOS - MSP
3h 44m$222–662Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PVD - MSP
6h 5m$109–570Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
31h 36m$170–876Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
35h 15m$167–399Drive 1,388.6 mi
- Drive from Boston to Minneapoliscar 1,388.6 mi
23h 25m$254–366Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
33h 55m$155–847
Boston to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $160 - $400 and takes 35h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.
The distance between Boston and Minneapolis is 1134 miles. The road distance is 1396.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 31h 36m and costs $170 - $900.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Boston to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Boston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $900 and takes 31h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 35h 15m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 31h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $6–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Boston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 8:13 PM in Boston and 7:13 PM in Minneapolis.
Boston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Minneapolis is 1397 miles. It takes approximately 23h 25m to drive from Boston to Minneapolis.
Book your Boston to Minneapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 303+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
















