There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Hopkins by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
8h 39m$166–313Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 6m$66–123Drive 419 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Hopkinscar 419 mi
6h 56m$77–111Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 667 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B to Hwy 7 & Williston Rdbus
5h 40m$228–463Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St 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
11h 49m$85–135Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 667 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
- Take the bus from Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B to Hwy 7 & Williston Rdbus
5h 29m$78–463Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
6h 47m$633–1,076Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
7h 14m$93–472
Chicago to Hopkins by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hopkins is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hopkins is to subway and fly and line 667 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hopkins. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 7 & Williston Rd via 5th St Transit Center Gate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hopkins station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Chicago and Hopkins is 433 miles. The road distance is 421.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hopkins without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Chicago to Hopkins, including transfers.
Chicago to Hopkins bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hopkins train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hopkins is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hopkins, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- 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
- $70–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- 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
- 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
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- 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 40m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
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
- $60–120
- 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
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B to Hwy 7 & Williston Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B to Hwy 7 & Williston Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
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
- Badger Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Hopkins bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Chicago to Hopkins train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hopkins is 421 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chicago to Hopkins.
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