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How to get fromIllinois to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 9 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 46th St Station & Gate H to 42nd Ave S & 34th St Ebus bus
    4h 8m
    $226–460

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 22m
    $65–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 5m
    $132–272

  4. Drive 404.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 404.6 mi
    6h 38m
    $74–107

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3h 56m
    $82–490

  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
    5h 13m
    $633–1,075

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    5h 53m
    $418–1,021

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    11h 39m
    $88–156

Illinois to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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