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How to get fromCincinnati to Minneapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Covington

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 1m
    $154–906

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    16h 10m
    $77–206

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 10m
    $98–220

  4. Drive 695.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Minneapoliscar car 695.2 mi
    11h 38m
    $127–184

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 38m
    $142–732

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    6h 36m
    $410–789

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    17h 43m
    $103–302

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    19h 1m
    $88–152

Cincinnati to Minneapolis by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison in around 16h 10m.

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