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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeORD - MSP
    3h 54m
    $154–398

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)planeORD - RST
    4h 27m
    $44–315

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    8h 23m
    $76–202

  4. Bus

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

  5. Drive 407.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Minneapoliscar407.8 mi
    6h 36m
    $75–108

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMDW - MSP
    3h 59m
    $84–508

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)planeORD - DLH
    4h 59m
    $48–297

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMKE - MSP
    5h 9m
    $326–722

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus StationbusFlixBus 2548
    10h 17m
    $47–151

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Minnesota, 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 $70–200 and the journey takes 7h 24m.

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