There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 33m$155–399Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
8h 12m$50–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 46m$62–212Drive 407.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Chicago Loopcar 407.6 mi
6h 41m$75–108Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
3h 32m$75–439Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
8h 39m$51–119
Minneapolis to Chicago Loop by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Chicago Loop is 359 miles. The road distance is 410 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 8h 12m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 8h 12m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 8h 46m.
Minneapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Chicago Loop is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Minneapolis to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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