There are 7 ways to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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 General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
1h 46m$635–972Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 31m$62–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 29m$100–244Drive 408.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Minneapoliscar 408.3 mi
6h 41m$75–108Fly from Traverse City
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
4h 58m$81–457Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3h 41m$244–707Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
12h$88–158
Great Lakes to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Great Lakes to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Great Lakes station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Great Lakes and Minneapolis is 305 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.
The best way to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $95 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Great Lakes to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Great Lakes to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 9h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Great Lakes, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–240 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Great Lakes to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Great Lakes. It is currently 4:23 PM in Great Lakes and 3:23 PM in Minneapolis.
Great Lakes to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Great Lakes to Minneapolis is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Great Lakes to Minneapolis.
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