There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Dayton
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DAY - MSP
6h 19m$84–464Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
17h 45m$144–314Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
18h 6m$107–172Drive 695.9 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Minneapoliscar 695.9 mi
11h 45m$127–184Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CVG - MSP
7h 11m$464–1,122Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FWA - MSP
7h 41m$116–524Bus, train via Indianapolis
- 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
18h 22m$170–392Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
19h 52m$132–234
Dayton to Minneapolis by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 18h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Dayton and Minneapolis is 603 miles. The road distance is 700 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Minneapolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 45m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Dayton to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Dayton to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 18h 6m.
Dayton to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 1:51 PM in Dayton and 12:51 PM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Minneapolis Bus Station via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 18h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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