There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota River to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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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 28m$154–338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 14m$52–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 43m$57–142Drive 404.4 mi
- Drive from Minnesota River to Chicagocar 404.4 mi
6h 38m$74–107Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
3h 19m$74–468
Minnesota River to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota River to Chicago is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota River to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota River to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 7th St W & Rankin St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Minnesota River and Chicago is 356 miles. The road distance is 406.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota River to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Minnesota River to Chicago, including transfers.
Minnesota River to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Minnesota River to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 8h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 14m.
Minnesota River to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota River to Chicago is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Minnesota River to Chicago.
What companies run services between Minnesota River, 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, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- 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
- $55–140
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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