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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    4h 9m
    $224–458

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    7h 54m
    $60–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    7h 31m
    $130–270

  4. Drive 398.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Saint Paulcar car 398.5 mi
    6h 29m
    $73–106

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    3h 58m
    $80–488

  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 1m
    $631–1,073

  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 48m
    $90–487

  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
    12h 3m
    $88–156

Chicago Union Station to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Saint Paul, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m.

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