There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CVG - MSP
4h 1m$804–1,504Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SDF - MSP
4h 26m$121–580Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
15h 42m$177–347Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
16h 5m$125–190Drive 693.9 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Minneapoliscar 693.9 mi
11h 42m$127–183Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
19h 1m$217–451Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
19h 1m$122–219
Cincinnati to Minneapolis by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $800 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at 7th St & Park Station via Madison, WI-Lake St. and American & Thunderbird Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Minneapolis is 620 miles. The road distance is 698 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 42m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $800 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 5m.
Cincinnati to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 1:38 AM in Cincinnati and 12:38 AM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to 7th St & Park Station via Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Minneapolis is 698 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.
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