There are 9 ways to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3h 8m$262–702Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
3h 47m$41–310Bus 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, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
9h 16m$80–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 5m$109–250Drive 390.8 mi
- Drive from Des Plaines to Minneapoliscar 390.8 mi
6h 26m$72–103Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- 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 3m$637–1,040Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- 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$83–502Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
4h 21m$46–302Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 9m$72–118
Des Plaines to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at 7th St & 3rd/4th Ave Station via Madison, WI-Lake St. and American & Thunderbird Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 345 miles. The road distance is 393.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 9h 16m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Minnesota bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Des Plaines to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 16m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Minnesota, 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 7th St & 3rd/4th Ave Station via Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Minnesota bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Des Plaines to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Minnesota is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Des Plaines to Minnesota.
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