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

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3h 32m
    $86–559

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 30m
    $45–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 14m
    $73–187

  4. Drive 407.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Minneapoliscar car 407.7 mi
    6h 41m
    $75–108

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3h 41m
    $156–399

  6. 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
    $357–822

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    5h 17m
    $126–718

  8. Bus via Madison

    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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    10h 10m
    $47–151

Chicago Loop to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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