There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Macalester College by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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 O'Hare International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & St Clair Stationbus
4h 3m$246–710Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
8h 31m$64–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
8h 17m$103–241Drive 403.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Macalester Collegecar 403.7 mi
6h 36m$74–107Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, 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 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & St Clair Stationbus
3h 53m$82–510Train 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
5h 9m$627–1,068Train 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
5h 38m$84–441Bus 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 to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
11h 58m$90–159
Chicago to Macalester College by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Macalester College is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Macalester College is to subway and fly and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Macalester College station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Snelling & Dayton Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Macalester College. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Chicago and Macalester College is 360 miles. The road distance is 406.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Macalester College without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chicago to Macalester College, including transfers.
Chicago to Macalester College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Macalester College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Macalester College is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Macalester College, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–240 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m. 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 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- $65–420
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & St Clair Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & St Clair Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Macalester College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Chicago to Macalester College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Macalester College is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Chicago to Macalester College.
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