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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Chicago, IL by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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)planeMSP - ORD
    3h 49m
    $155–399

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 20m
    $45–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    8h 55m
    $72–222

  4. Drive 407.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Chicago, ILcar407.5 mi
    6h 36m
    $75–108

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    3h 44m
    $70–439

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    5h 43m
    $327–779

  7. Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    8h 22m
    $51–147

Minneapolis to Chicago, IL by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $45–140 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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