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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 45m
    $224–397

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 20m
    $60–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 21m
    $134–263

  4. Drive 407.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Minneapoliscar car 407.5 mi
    6h 40m
    $75–108

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 39m
    $84–557

  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 49m
    $116–670

  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 20m
    $100–566

  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 UMN - Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 966
    10h 45m
    $96–154

Chicago Loop to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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