What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Minnesota?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Minnesota is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Minnesota?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Minnesota?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Minnesota?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Chicago to Minnesota?

The distance between Chicago and Minnesota is 361 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Minnesota without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $75 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Minnesota?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chicago to Minnesota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Minnesota bus from?

Chicago to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Minnesota train from?

Chicago to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Minnesota?

The best way to get from Chicago to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Chicago to Minnesota bus arrive?

Chicago to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Minnesota train arrive?

Chicago to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Minnesota?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Minnesota is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Chicago to Minnesota.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Minnesota?

Book your Chicago to Minnesota bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Minnesota?

There are 573+ hotels available in Minnesota.

Chicago to Minnesota - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ORD - MSP
3h 47m
$154–398
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)ORD - RST
4h 21m
$44–315
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
8h 14m
$76–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
8h 30m
$50–140
Drive 408.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Minneapolis408.3 mi
6h 36m
$75–108
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MDW - MSP
3h 33m
$80–478
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)ORD - DLH
4h 53m
$48–297
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MKE - MSP
4h 52m
$326–772
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus StationFlixBus 2548
10h 10m
$47–151

Chicago to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 358.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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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