What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Chicago is to bus which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Minnesota to Chicago?

The distance between Minnesota and Chicago is 295 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Minnesota to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Chicago bus from?

Minnesota to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Minnesota to Chicago?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 30m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Minnesota to Chicago bus arrive?

Minnesota to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Chicago is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Minnesota to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Minnesota to Chicago?

Book your Minnesota to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 2088+ hotels available in Chicago.

Minnesota to Chicago - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
3h 30m
$33–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
8h 30m
$55–140
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 46m
$112–262
Drive 408.3 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Chicagocar 408.3 mi
6h 42m
$75–108
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 40m
$155–399
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
3h 30m
$75–459
Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
4h 14m
$43–266
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5h 33m
$129–773
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
10h 18m
$47–154

Minnesota to Chicago by bus

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. 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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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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