The average train between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minneapolis–Saint Paul is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Chicago at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago is 565 km. The road distance is 668 km.
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
