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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Minneapolisby plane, car, bus or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Minneapolis by plane, car, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RDU - MSP
    3h 15m
    $444–783

  2. Drive 1,185.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Minneapoliscar car 1,185.8 mi
    20h 27m
    $217–313

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Danville Transit System Hubcar car
    2. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Kemper Street Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 7m
    $232–512

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    34h 54m
    $443–1,000

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Government Plaza Station via Cary, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 34h 54m.

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