There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus
3h 59m$72–449Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus
6h 17m$224–460Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 51m$146–318Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
13h 12m$80–136Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloudbus
16h 23m$118–202Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Saint Cloud475.3 mi
8h 3mDrive 475.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloudcar 475.3 mi
8h 3m$87–126
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Saint Cloud. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Saint Cloud via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at St. Cloud Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Saint Cloud is 434 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 4m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- 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
Bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- 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 Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Cloud station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Cloud Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Saint Cloud.
There are 26+ hotels available in Saint Cloud.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Saint Cloud. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









