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How to get fromBoston to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BOS - MSP
    3h 36m
    $383–1,005

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 5m
    $231–420

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    31h 43m
    $370–832

  4. Drive  1,387.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Minneapoliscar car 1,387.9 mi
    23h 28m
    $254–366

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    34h 14m
    $353–745

Boston to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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 3 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 43m.

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