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How to get fromCincinnati to Minneapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 3m
    $554–1,104

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 32m
    $121–630

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 30m
    $269–421

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    16h 10m
    $136–199

  5. Drive  693.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Minneapoliscar car 693.9 mi
    11h 42m
    $127–183

  6. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    17h 25m
    $131–204

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    19h 31m
    $336–602

Cincinnati to Minneapolis by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three 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 Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison in around 16h 10m.

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