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How to get fromChicago, IL to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3h 58m
    $156–339

  2. Bus via Madison

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 966
    10h 52m
    $49–161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 23m
    $95–214

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 30m
    $50–130

  5. Drive 407.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Minneapoliscar car 407.8 mi
    6h 40m
    $75–108

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3h 51m
    $106–709

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    4h 59m
    $134–861

  8. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    5h 43m
    $136–818

Chicago, IL to Minneapolis by foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 7h 24m.

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