There are 7 ways to get from Great Lakes to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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$87–545Bus
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 33m$224–357Drive 408.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Minneapoliscar 408.3 mi
6h 41m$70–101Fly from Traverse City
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
2h$71–426Fly 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 40m$224–807Bus 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
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 $85 - $550.
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 to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Adams/Wabash and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
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 bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $65 - $130.
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 $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 31m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Great Lakes, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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 37m
- 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 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 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
- $65–110
- 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 10:28 AM in Great Lakes and 9:28 AM 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 583+ hotels available in Minneapolis.