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How to get fromMinneapolis to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3h 40m
    $155–399

  2. Bus via Madison

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    10h 58m
    $50–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 30m
    $55–140

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 46m
    $112–262

  5. Drive 408.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Chicagocar car 408.3 mi
    6h 42m
    $75–108

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3h 30m
    $75–459

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    5h 49m
    $111–669

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $129–773

Minneapolis to Chicago by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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