There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Albany County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ALB - MSP
7h 11m$176–856Fly Albany County Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (RST)plane ALB - RST
8h 12m$134–744Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
25h$308–695Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
33h 57m$238–368Drive 1,205.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Minneapoliscar 1,205.6 mi
20h 19m$220–318Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SYR - MSP
7h 36m$190–1,002Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BDL - MSP
9h 40m$157–681Train, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rutlandtrain
- Take the bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Burlington International Airportbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BTV - MSP
9h 28m$196–916Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
27h 50m$293–610
Schenectady to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Minnesota is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 20h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Minnesota is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Schenectady and Minnesota is 999 miles. The road distance is 1212.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 25h and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Schenectady to Minnesota, including transfers.
Schenectady to Minnesota bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Minnesota is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 25h, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 33h 57m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 25h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- support@gotobus.com
- Website
- Gotobus
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- Gotobus
- Adult One-way
- $38
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Minnesota bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 7:23 PM in Schenectady and 6:23 PM in Minnesota.
Schenectady to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Minnesota is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Schenectady to Minnesota.
There are 583+ hotels available in Minnesota.



