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Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago Loop takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 8h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 20m
Duration
428 mi
Distance
$96
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Minneapolis–Saint Paul is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station & Terminal and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 9m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 54m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 8m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 52m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metro TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)8h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 428 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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