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How to get fromCincinnati to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Covington

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 25m
    $456–1,106

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

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    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 49m
    $123–583

  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 14m
    $180–352

  4. Bus via Union Depot & Gate A1

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus FlixBus 2548
    16h 17m
    $139–217

  5. Drive 690.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 690.2 mi
    11h 38m
    $126–182

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    17h 39m
    $134–221

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    18h 43m
    $217–452

Cincinnati to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Madison, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 16h 17m.

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