There are 6 ways to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
2h 33m$287–478Drive 386.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Minneapoliscar 386.2 mi
6h 27m$71–102Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
9h 38m$141–201Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 18m$153–299Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from College Ave to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
5h 3m$97–510Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
15h 54m$80–149
Carol Stream to Minneapolis by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $280 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at 7th St & Park Station via Madison, WI-Lake St. and American & Thunderbird Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from College Ave and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Minneapolis is 364 miles. The road distance is 388.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 9h 38m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Carol Stream to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $280 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 38m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to 7th St & Park Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from College Ave to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- 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 Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Carol Stream to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Carol Stream to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Minneapolis is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Carol Stream to Minneapolis.
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