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How to get fromKentucky to Minnesotaby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Minnesota by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 6m
    $394–1,104

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 20m
    $89–485

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 6m
    $272–410

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    15h 29m
    $115–177

  5. Drive  702.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Minneapoliscar car 702.2 mi
    11h 43m
    $120–174

  6. Fly Covington to Rochester

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CVG - RST
    6h 51m
    $102–642

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus 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 41m
    $345–566

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 38m
    $136–213

Kentucky to Minnesota by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 29m.

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