There are 7 ways to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3h 8m$242–702Drive 390.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Minneapoliscar 390.8 mi
6h 26m$72–103Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
9h 15m$88–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 5m$109–260Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
4h 6m$637–1,040Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 35m$83–512Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
11h 47m$124–163
Des Plaines to Minneapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Minneapolis is 345 miles. The road distance is 393.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 9h 15m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Des Plaines to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Minneapolis, 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, you can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
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
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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Booking & Getting There
Des Plaines to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Des Plaines to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Minneapolis is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Des Plaines to Minneapolis.
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