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How to get fromDowners Grove to Minneapolisby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    4h 27m
    $230–814

  2. Drive  397.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Minneapoliscar car 397.9 mi
    6h 41m
    $68–99

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 13m
    $226–357

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 9m
    $71–126

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    4h 50m
    $98–612

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    6h 42m
    $138–646

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    12h 38m
    $89–158

Downers Grove to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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