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How to get fromArlington Heights to Minneapolisby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3h 56m
    $228–462

  2. Drive 379.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Minneapoliscar car 379.2 mi
    6h 36m
    $70–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 17m
    $140–281

  4. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966 / ...
    11h 48m
    $87–157

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    4h 47m
    $84–493

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    5h 33m
    $641–1,047

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    12h 28m
    $74–158

Arlington Heights to Minneapolis by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington Heights to Minneapolis via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 48m.

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