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How to get fromAlton to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    2. Take the tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Raymond Ave Stationtram tram
    2h 49m
    $434–1,013

  2. Drive 511.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 511.7 mi
    10h 10m
    $94–135

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 23m
    $207–455

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h 46m
    $172–339

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0156
    17h 56m
    $130–231

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alton to Marshall & Otis Station via Alton Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Marshall & Otis Station via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 17h 56m.

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