There are 7 ways to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 34m$104–664Bus via Madison
cheapest- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
11h 15m$49–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 21m$50–157Drive 387.7 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Minneapoliscar 387.7 mi
6h 49m$71–103Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 34m$160–345Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
6h 4m$138–877Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
13h 8m$49–88
Winnetka to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Winnetka and Minneapolis is 387 miles. The road distance is 390 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Winnetka to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 11h 15m.
Winnetka to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Minneapolis is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Winnetka to Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Minneapolis Bus Station via Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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