There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Minneapolis by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IND - MSP
3h$576–1,190Drive 584 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Minneapoliscar 584 mi
9h 54m$107–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 50m$234–451Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
15h 16m$112–208Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
18h 16m$132–233
Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Minneapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 3h and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
The distance between Carmel and Minneapolis is 543 miles. The road distance is 587.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Carmel to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Carmel to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Minneapolis is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 16m.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Government Plaza Station via Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Minneapolis Bus Station via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Carmel. It is currently 6:36 PM in Carmel and 5:36 PM in Minneapolis.
Carmel to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Minneapolis is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Carmel to Minneapolis.
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