There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
1h 58m$74–451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 47m$65–136Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 15m$226–462Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 9m$128–280Bus 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 to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
13h 3m$88–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Minneapolis411.5 mi
6h 56mDrive 411.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapoliscar 411.5 mi
6h 56m$76–109
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis by subway, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $70 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Minneapolis is 357 miles. The road distance is 413.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $70 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 10h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis is 414 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis.
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Minneapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.