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 47m$639–971Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 31m$68–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 29m$224–354Drive 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
2h$68–409Fly 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 44m$234–757Bus 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 drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 47m 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 $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 47m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 9h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 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 $220–350 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $220–350
- 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
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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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 1:37 PM in Great Lakes and 12:37 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.
There are 575+ hotels available in Minneapolis.