There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3h 16m$222–455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
8h 29m$65–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
8h 12m$133–271Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Minneapolis-MSP407.2 mi
6h 41mDrive 407.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 407.2 mi
6h 41m$75–108Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
3h 4m$78–485Train 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
4h 22m$629–1,070Train 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
4h 50m$88–484Bus 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
9h 57m$83–131
Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $75 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 353 miles. The road distance is 409.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), 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.
- 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
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- $75–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- 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
- $60–370
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
- $80–470
- 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
- $60–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
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
- https://badgerbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Chicago to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 586+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








