There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
2h 27m$432–1,011Drive 514.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Minneapoliscar 514.5 mi
10h 11m$94–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 39m$222–454Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station 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, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
15h 14m$172–315Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
16h 57m$133–238
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Minneapolis via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Alton and Minneapolis is 479 miles. The road distance is 517.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Alton to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Alton to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Alton to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 13h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 57m.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Government Plaza Station via Alton Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 13h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Alton to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Alton to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Minneapolis is 518 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Alton to Minneapolis.
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