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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Raymond Ave Stationtram tram
    4h 20m
    $226–459

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 32m
    $65–121

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 6m
    $128–269

  4. Drive 403.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 403.8 mi
    6h 37m
    $74–107

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Raymond Ave Stationtram tram
    4h 10m
    $76–459

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    5h 12m
    $632–1,073

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    5h 59m
    $92–468

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    11h 40m
    $88–156

Chicago Union Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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