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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Minnesota takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Minnesota. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 39m
Duration
419 mi
Distance
$121
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to Minnesota train times

Trains run twice daily between Chicago and Minnesota. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Minnesota at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Paul-Minneapolis and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro Transit8h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Minnesota? 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: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 7h 31m.

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