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How to get fromChicago to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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
    3h 55m
    $224–408

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    7h 45m
    $65–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 399.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Saint Paulcar car 399.3 mi
    6h 30m
    $73–106

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3h 43m
    $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
    $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 29m
    $100–517

  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 UW-Madison to U of MN Campusbus bus Milwaukee
    12h 33m
    $88–166

Chicago to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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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